Introductions to Chinese Culture
Paperback
Publication Date: 09/03/2012
Peking opera is one of the most distinctive traditions in Chinese culture - a tradition that can seem mysterious and complex to foreign eyes. In this illustrated introduction, Xu Chengbei explains the colourful make up, intricate costumes, characters, staging, stories and music associated with Peking opera, and discusses the origins and development of this unique performance art. Peking Opera is an essential starting point for all those interested in this intriguing part of China's cultural heritage.
- ISBN:
- 9780521188210
- 9780521188210
- Category:
- Opera
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 09-03-2012
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Edition:
- 3rd Edition
- Pages:
- 138
- Dimensions (mm):
- 230x156x8mm
- Weight:
- 0.27kg
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