History of Chinese Dance Development

Author: Wang Kefen
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is a specialized academic work that elaborates on the history of Chinese dance. With 8 chapters and 132 accompanying illustrations, it systematically discusses the historical trajectory of the development, inheritance, variation, and evolution of Chinese dance art from the primitive society to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It richly and diversely showcases the characteristics, achievements, and artistic features of Chinese dance art in different historical periods. The extensive references to literature and newly discovered archaeological findings vividly and clearly highlight the essence of Chinese dance art. The many valuable materials and long-lost musical scores and scripts added to the book recreate the historical original appearance of this ancient art form. The inclusion of color plate inserts brings back many precious moments in dance history that are highly treasured.