Dongli Picking Chrysanthemums: ABC of Peking Opera

Author: Xiang Chen
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Publish Date: 1999-12-01
Features: Chinese opera art is colorful, long-standing, and an important part of the splendid traditional culture of the Chinese nation. It is the crystallization of labor and wisdom of the people of all ethnic groups in our country and the, as well as a unique and self-contained artistic marvel in the history of world theater. Due to its vastness—with over 300 opera genres—and depth—an intricate and profound comprehensive art system—it is impossible for an individual to comprehensively introduce the knowledge of Chinese opera. One can only do what they have learned, known, and are skilled in. This chapter introduces some aspects of Peking Opera knowledge.