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Motion pictures were first introduced to China in 1896 and today
China has become a major player in the film industry. However, the
story of how Chinese cinema became what it is today is an
exceptionally turbulent one. It encompasses incursions by foreign
powers, warfare among contending rulers, the collapse of the
Chinese empire, and the massive setback of the Cultural Revolution.
The Historical Dictionary of Chinese Cinema covers the history of
Chinese cinema from its very beginning in 1896 to the present. This
is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes,
and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section contains
several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on films,
directors, and historical figures. This book is an excellent access
point for anyone interested in Chinese cinema and for scholars
interested in investigating ideas for future research.
There is a sense of timelessness in the Chinese theater: ever since
its maturation, its format has not changed in any significant way.
Chinese Theater matured into its final format in the 13th century
and flourished during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. It is a
unique, exclusive, and self-sufficient system, whose evolution has
received little influence from the West and whose influence on
Western theaters has been minimal and often misinterpreted. It is
essentially a performer's theater; the actors attract the audience
with splendid performances perfected through many years of rigorous
training. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Chinese
Theater contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive
bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,500
cross-referenced entries on performers, directors, producers,
designers, actors, theaters, dynasties, and emperors. This book is
an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting
to know more about Chinese theater.
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