QUARTER 4 ARTS 8 LESSON 1

❑The learner identify the elements and principles

of arts as manifested in Asian festivals and
theatrical forms (A8PL-IVc-1)
Direction: Read the questions carefully and
choose the correct answer by encircling the
letter.
 The Peking opera costume is called
____________

A. Balinese Chinese Costumes C. Saya and Barong Tagalog

B. Kimono and Obi D. Xingtou

 The performance element that includes
both acrobatics and fighting with all
manner of weaponry in Peking opera is
_______.

A. Combat C. Speech

B. Dance Acting D. Song

______ is the main male role in Peking
opera.

A. Dan C. Jing

B. Chou D. Sheng
 Red color on makeup in Peking opera
means _____.

A. Suspicious and craftiness C. Courage, bravery and uprightness

D. Fierceness, ambition and cool-

B. Roughness and fierceness
headedness
 These are the props always seen or stage
in Peking opera.

A. Bed and Pillows C. Drums and Cymbals

B. Chairs and Tables D. Wood blocks and sticks

∙ Describe each picture.
∙ Were you able to name the title of theatrical
play? How?
QUARTER 4 ARTS 8 LESSON 1
 China is known for their traditional theater art form, the Peking
opera or Beijing opera which combines music, vocal performance,
pantomime, dance and acrobatics.

❑ Sheng - is the main male role in Peking opera.

❑ Dan - refers to any female role in Peking opera.
❑ Jing - is a painted face male role who plays either the primary or secondary roles.
This role entails a forceful character meaning the Jing actor must have a strong voice
and able to exaggerate gestures. Red denotes loyalty and goodness while white
denotes evil and black denotes integrity.
❑ Chou - is a male clown role. It usually plays secondary roles whose name also means
“ugly”. It reflects the traditional belief that the clown’s combination of ugliness and
laughter could drive away evil spirits.
VISUAL PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS

• Song
• Speech
• Dance-acting (includes pure dance, pantomime, and all
other types of dance)
• Combat (includes both acrobatics and fighting with all
manner of weaponry)
 MEANING OF THE COLORS USED IN
MASKS AND MAKEUP IN PEKING
•
OPERA:
Red – devotion, courage, bravery, uprightness and loyalty
• Black – roughness and fierceness
• Yellow – fierceness, ambition and cool-headedness
• Purple – uprightness, sophistication and cool-headedness
• Reddish purple – just and noble character
• Blue – loyalty, fierceness and sharpness
• White – dangerousness, suspiciousness and craftiness
• Green - impulsive, violent and stubbornness
• Xiaohualian (the petty painted face) – is a small patch of chalk on and around the nose. Clowns
of traditional drama who wear this special makeup show a mean and secretive character.
 COSTUMES & PROPS:
• COSTUME: Xingtou, popularly known as Xifu, in Chinese origins of
Peking Opera. Oblong wings (chizi) attached to a gauze hat indicate a
loyal official while in contrast a corrupt official is made to wear a
gauze with rhomboidal wing.
• PROPS: utilizes very few props, will almost have a table and at least
one chair, whichcanbeturned through convention into such diverse
objects as a city wall, a mountain, or a bed. Awhip is used to indicate
a horse, and an oar symbolizes a boat.
PROCESS QUESTIONS:

• What are the roles and character of Peking opera?

• How are the roles and characters in Peking opera
differ from each other?
• How is Peking opera played?
DIRECTION: Identify the following statement. Write your
answer on your paper.
1.The Peking opera costume is called ____.
2.The performance element that includes both
acrobatics and fighting with all manner of
weaponry in Peking opera is _____.
3._____ is the main role in Peking opera.
4.Red color on make up in Peking opera means
______.
5.These are the props always seen or stage in
Peking opera.