The origin of facial makeup used in Peking opera can date back to more than 1，400 years ago， leading actors used to wear masks.As the operatic arts developed， (perform) gradually took off their masks and painted colorful patterns on their faces instead，so people could better see (they) facial expressions.
Chinese opera facial makeup is a special makeup method Chinese cultural characteristics. painting technique for Chinese facial makeup in dramas is closely related to the character's personality.Over the years of development，it (become) an important part of Chinese culture.
There (be) four roles in facial makeup，sheng，dan，jing，and chou.Chinese facial makeup is (extreme) stylized in the colors and patterns used，but no two painted faces are alike.For example，there are more than 100 face-painting styles (design) for Xiang Yu，the hero in Farewell My Concubine，and each one is different.Various types of Chinese facial makeup enable the audience (know) a character easily and get more involved in the appreciation of the performance.
