Peking Opera - Introductions to Chinese Culture (Book, 3rd Revised edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2012
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	Chengbei Xu
Dimensions:	230 x 160 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Book
Pages:	138
Edition:	3rd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-18821-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Non-Western music, traditional & classical Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Opera Books > Music > Non-Western music, traditional & classical
LSN:	0-521-18821-0
Barcode:	9780521188210

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