Mei Lanfang on Art

Author: Xu Chengbei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Different arts are inevitably destined to change slowly over the course of history. Some decline, some transform, and some rise. These changes are equally necessary for future society and modern people. Mei Lanfang is rooted in a rich traditional culture, yet his skills invite repeated contemplation in the smallest details. However, after watching the performance and reflecting further, one realizes that the grand culture embodied by Peking Opera and Mei Lanfang becomes even more profound and enduring. Mei Lanfang has performed over 300 plays, but only a few points in each play can truly "sell" the performance. When you ponder these points repeatedly, you suddenly discover that Mei Lanfang seems to be present everywhere. Mei Lanfang is not easily deciphered; his presence can be found on many distant and branching paths. By his middle and later years, his artistic characteristics gradually became evident, and once he entered history, he continued to inspire the diverse present with his legacy on numerous frontiers.