SBN : 978-981-229-525-5 Compiled by : Lim SK Illustrated by : Fu Chunjiang Translated by : Li En Dimension : 150 x 210 mm Page Number : 160 pages Unit : each Price : S$ 9.00 Chinese opera is one of the world’s oldest dramatic forms and a well-loved treasure of Chinese culture. The art is a wonderful combination of dance, music, literature, poetry, singing and dialogue, acrobatics and martial arts to create a unique form of acting which includes “singing, speaking, acting and acrobatic fighting”.
Find out more fascinating details about Chinese opera:
* Why is the clown mask so colourful?
* Who is the “big painted face”?
* What does it signify when an opera performer stands on the table?
Origins of Chinese Opera is definitely an eye-catching book complete with pictures and comics vividly portraying various opera genres popular in China.
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This book presents an illustrated and accessible overview of Chinese Opera. Although it appears to be intended for young readers, the book contains a wealth of information for the adult opera enthusiast.
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