Origins of Chinese OperaAsiapac Books Pte Ltd - Social Science Find out more fascinating details about Chinese opera: * Why is the clown mask so colourful? * Who is the “big painted face”? * What does it signify when an opera performer stands on the table? *** Co-published by Asiapac Books and The Chinese Opera Institute, with the support of the National Arts Council |
Contents
Opera Genres | 21 |
Huangmei Opera | 27 |
Gezai Opera | 35 |
Repertoires of Yuan Zaju | 46 |
Character Roles and Makeup | 63 |
The Art of Stage Performance | 97 |
Review Questions | 126 |
Review Questions | 150 |
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