History of Chinese Acrobatics

Author: Liu Junxiang
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Publish Date: 1998-01-01
Features: Acrobatics is one of the oldest art forms in China. During the Han and Tang dynasties, it was the most dazzling performance in the category of "hundred arts." From the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, it declined and became part of the folk arts, yet it had a profound influence on the formation of Chinese opera and the special techniques of martial arts. In recent years, it has also brought high honor to the country on the world stage. This book provides a concise and systematic introduction to the origin, development, artistic characteristics, and aesthetic principles of acrobatics, greatly benefiting readers in systematically understanding the history and current state of this ancient art. Acrobatics is one of the oldest art forms in China. During the Han and Tang dynasties, it was the most dazzling performance in the category of "hundred arts." From the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, it declined and became part of the folk arts, yet it had a profound influence on the formation of Chinese opera and the special techniques of martial arts. In recent years, it has also brought high honor to the country on the world stage. This book provides a concise and systematic introduction to the origin, development, artistic characteristics, and aesthetic principles of acrobatics, greatly benefiting readers in systematically understanding the history and current state of this ancient art.