Peking Opera Paperback / softback
by Chengbei Xu
Part of the Introductions to Chinese Culture series
Paperback / softback
Description
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.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:138 pages, 120 Halftones, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:09/03/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521188210
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:138 pages, 120 Halftones, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:09/03/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521188210