Chinese Theatre
3rd Edition
Part of Introductions to Chinese Culture
- Author: Jin Fu, National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts
- Date Published: March 2012
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521186667
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Many colorful theatrical activities can be found throughout China. The best known and most unique of these is perhaps traditional Chinese opera, which has a history of over 800 years. However, since the early twentieth century, following increased contact with the West, drama without music has also become popular in China. The development and prosperity of modern drama has created a new landscape for Chinese theater, which, as a whole, has become more diverse. In this illustrated introduction Fu Jin explores the origins and development of this distinctive branch of the Chinese arts.
Read more- An accessible introduction to the history of Chinese theater
- Written by a leading Chinese expert whose work is not widely available in the West
- Full color illustrations support the discussion throughout
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- Edition: 3rd Edition
- Date Published: March 2012
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521186667
- length: 144 pages
- dimensions: 230 x 156 x 8 mm
- weight: 0.27kg
- contains: 120 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Foreword
1. Prelude: the origins of Chinese theater
2. Peaks towering magnificently: Song Xiwen and Yuan Zaju
3. Refinement and elegance: Chuanqi of the Ming and Qing dynasties and the era of Kunqu opera
4. Flowers in bloom: diversified opera varieties
5. Ups and downs: extending Chinese theater globally
Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.
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