COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
The Emotional Component of Theatrical Masks from Chinese Sichuan Opera Informing Texture Design for 3D animation
Creator:
Qiu, Hairong
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Animation
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Animation
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
"Masks in Sichuan opera are traditionally used to reveal the changes of inner feelings and emotions of the characters participating in the drama. The masks turn abstract emotions and mental states into visible and sensible concrete images, and reveal the feelings of the characters inside the story. This thesis will study the painting theory of Sichuan Opera Face, how it affects both role definition and emotional expression of a character, and examine the possibility of its application in CGI."
Abstract:
Includes the animated short film "Mask," inspired by Sichuan Opera face-changing, in which, using CGI technique, traditional oil painting used in Chinese opera are transformed on the screen in a contemporary art form. The film tells the story of a mysterious mask that transforms its patterns when illuminated by different light.
Abstract:
Keywords: Chinese Opera, face changing, texture, Mari, Zbrush, patten, body painting, Monkey King, Qin Shi Huang, Zhuge Liang.
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2019-03
Format:
1 text file (thesis) : PDF, 43 pages, illustrations (some color) + 1 animated film (2 min.) : sound, color