In this Book
- Chinese Opera: Images and Stories
- Book
- 2007
- Published by: University of British Columbia Press
summary
Chinese Opera looks at Chinese society through an exciting series of photographs of operatic performances from many regions of the country. The book introduces the reader to this unique theatrical form and tells the traditional stories that are its narrative foundation. Siu Wang-Ngai's extraordinary images, taken in natural light during performances, lovingly reveal the visual excitement of Chinese opera and point to the differences in costuming and presentation that distinguish each regional style and character type.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. ix-x
- Dynasties of China
- p. xi
- Note on Romanization
- pp. xii-xiv
- 1. The Dramatic Tradition
- pp. 3-12
- 2. Regional Opera Styles
- pp. 13-26
- 3. Conventions
- pp. 27-38
- 4. Heavenly Beings
- pp. 39-64
- 5. Emperors and Their Ladies
- pp. 65-82
- 6. Generals and Warriors
- pp. 83-112
- 7. Scholars and Officials
- pp. 113-130
- 8. Wealthy Families
- pp. 131-150
- 9. Common Folk: Those Who Are Ruled
- pp. 151-168
- 10. The Religious
- pp. 169-178
- 11. Outlaws
- pp. 179-188
- 12. Ghosts
- pp. 189-210
- 13. A Final Word
- pp. 211-212
- Appendix A: English Guide to Photographs
- pp. 213-220
- Appendix B: Chinese Guide to Photographs
- pp. 221-228
- Select Bibliography
- pp. 229-230
Additional Information
ISBN
9780774856379
MARC Record
OCLC
236350648
Pages
250
Launched on MUSE
2016-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
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