Folk Puppets - Appreciation of Chinese Folk Art

Author: Sun Xin
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Puppetry is widely popular in Chinese folk culture. The puppets used in performances are not only props for theatrical performances but also richly regional folk art works. The content of the opera and its complete artistic effect are presented through lighting, sound, singing, and the performance style where actors manipulate the puppets. This book, titled "Folk Puppets," is part of the series "Appreciation of Chinese Folk Art" and primarily introduces the historical origins, types and regional characteristics, as well as the modeling and carving art of puppets.