Synopsis
Peking Opera is known world-wide for its lively music, colourful costumes, and thrilling displays of acrobatic prowess. This illustrated introduction explains the opera's common character types, describes selected pieces, and offers a summary of its history that serves to place this rich and unique art form in the cultural world of contemporary China.
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"Will likely come to be recognized as the standard introduction and overview of Peking opera for the nonspecialist....Highly recommended for any library with holdings in world literature, comparative literature, Chinese literature, or theater."--Choice "Will likely come to be recognized as the standard introduction and overview of Peking opera for the nonspecialist....Highly recommended for any library with holdings in world literature, comparative literature, Chinese literature, or theater."--Choice "Will likely come to be recognized as the standard introduction and overview of Peking opera for the nonspecialist....Highly recommended for any library with holdings in world literature, comparative literature, Chinese literature, or theater."--Choice "Will likely come to be recognized as the standard introduction and overview of Peking opera for the nonspecialist....Highly recommended for any library with holdings in world literature, comparative literature, Chinese literature, or theater."--Choice
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Peking Opera is known worldwide for its lively music, colourful costumes, and displays of acrobatic prowess. This illustrated introduction features explanations of the opera's common character types, short descriptions of selected pieces, and a summary of its history that serve to place this art form in the cultural world of contemporary China.
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Condition: Bueno. : Este libro es una introducción ilustrada a la Ópera de Pekín, un género teatral chino conocido por su música animada, vestuario colorido y acrobacias. El libro traza el desarrollo de la ópera desde sus raíces en el folclore chino y los dramas de arte hasta su situación actual. Incluye explicaciones de los tipos de personajes comunes de la ópera, descripciones de piezas seleccionadas y análisis de los escenarios y la música que sustentan este arte escénico. El libro también incluye un mapa de China en las guardas. EAN: 9780195877298 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Arte y Cultura|Historia Título: Peking Opera Autor: Colin Mackerras Editorial: OUP China Idioma: en Páginas: 72 Formato: tapa dura. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-02-09-f13e3dde
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