National Treasure: Chinese Peking Opera - (DE): Chinese Peking Opera

Author: Yi Bian
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Peking Opera is the quintessence of China. As a unique theatrical form, it narrates beautiful and moving stories through singing and dance. This book introduces the basic knowledge of Peking Opera, including its formation, roles, costumes, facial makeup, schools, and vocal styles, with a focus on the four major roles of Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Chou. The book is structured around the four main categories of Peking Opera roles—Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Chou—as the basic chapters of the main text. Using concise and clear language along with exquisite and precious images, it presents the fundamental knowledge of Peking Opera to readers both domestically and internationally in a cultural form. The purpose of this book is to help Peking Opera be better understood by more readers, enabling both domestic and international audiences to gain a better and more culturally rich understanding and appreciation of Peking Opera. The book is highly targeted, with a strong cultural emphasis on Peking Opera. Additionally, this book is also available in English, making it convenient for readers from China and abroad to explore China's unique culture.