Mainstream and Pioneers (On the Pros and Cons of Modern Chinese Drama)

Author: Liu Jiensi
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: In modern large theaters, China has produced various dramatic forms alongside its long-standing traditional opera, such as (spoken drama), (radio drama), (opera), (ballet), and (film and television drama). In terms of influence, (spoken drama), (radio drama), traditional opera, and (film and television drama) have played the leading roles, with (spoken drama) being particularly dominant, while (opera) and (ballet) have had a smaller impact. The modern drama discussed in this book primarily refers to (spoken drama), (radio drama), traditional opera, and (film and television drama), focusing on representative traditional opera works and dramatic phenomena that have had a significant impact on the development of modern drama. Chinese modern drama has always coexisted with both mainstream and avant-garde elements. In modern artistic creation, the concepts of "mainstream" and "avant-garde" are often seen as challenges in artistic expression or even obstacles, but this view is one-sided. From the reform of traditional opera in the modern era to the emergence of (spoken drama), from left-wing drama to the "Five Ones Project" drama, and from (radio drama) to (film and television drama), mainstream and avant-garde elements have grown together. This book is a collection of dramatic critiques, comprising 22 essays. It discusses the mainstream and avant-garde aspects of drama from the perspectives of (spoken drama), (radio drama), Jiangxi traditional opera, and (film and television drama). The mainstream and avant-garde are not only the historical character of Chinese modern drama but also the artistic and aesthetic forms of its contemporary existence. All the essays in this book are based on this premise. From Cao Yu to Guo Moruo to Lin Zhaohua, from (spoken drama) to (radio drama), and from traditional opera to (film and television drama), modern drama has always followed this pattern. The selected essays in this book not only cover various dramatic forms but also highlight the "" (discussion of achievements and shortcomings). Most of the essays are titled "Achievements" and "Shortcomings," either discussing them separately or together. This approach ensures a consistent structure across the different sections (groups) of the book, demonstrating a clear system.