Western Perception of Eastern Drama Art

Author: Chen Wei
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book is an academic work on the influence of Chinese theatrical art on the West, yet it also possesses the charm of being accessible to both scholars and the general public. The author traces the historical development of theatrical arts in both the East and the West, starting from the origins of East-West theatrical exchanges, and elaborates on the impact of various Chinese theatrical forms such as Peking Opera, acrobatics, shadow puppetry, marionettes, crosstalk, local operas, and modern drama on Western theater. Additionally, the book provides a profound analysis of the essential characteristics of East-West theatrical aesthetics.