Folk shadow play

Author: Wei Liqun (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Chinese shadow puppetry is an ancient and widely distributed folk theatrical art. The homeland of shadow puppetry is China. It is universally recognized that China has the earliest, the best, and the most diverse shadow puppetry in the world. This book provides a concise introduction to the distribution of Chinese shadow puppetry; its origins, schools, folk customs, production methods, and the challenges it faces in preservation. The author has carefully selected nearly three hundred exquisite shadow puppet images from a vast collection, categorizing them by region and type. Comprehensive explanations of related shadow puppetry knowledge are provided, allowing readers to clearly grasp the entire development of shadow puppetry and appreciate its archaic yet elegant designs. This book will greatly benefit those who wish to further understand and research the art of shadow puppetry.