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Informationen zum Autor Fu Jin is a Professor of the National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts, a researcher at the Institute of Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage, Sun Yat-sen University and doctoral advisor at the China Art Academy. He has published widely on the history, modernization and localization of Chinese theater. Klappentext In this illustrated introduction Fu Jin explores the origins and development of Chinese theater from ancient opera to modern drama. Zusammenfassung Many colorful theatrical activities can be found throughout China. The most unique of these is traditional Chinese opera! but! since the early twentieth century! drama without music has also become popular in China. This illustrated introduction explores the origins and development of Chinese theater from ancient to modern times. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword; 1. Prelude: the origins of Chinese theater; 2. Peaks towering magnificently: Song Xiwen and Yuan Zaju; 3. Refinement and elegance: Chuanqi of the Ming and Qing dynasties and the era of Kunqu opera; 4. Flowers in bloom: diversified opera varieties; 5. Ups and downs: extending Chinese theater globally; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.
