The Classical Theatre of China

by A.C. Scott

Overview

First published in 1957.
Besides tracing the history and development of the Peking Theatre, this volume explains acting techniques, stage costume and symbolism, musical forms and the various types of plays.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415361705
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/04/2005
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 A SHORT HISTORICAL SURVEY; Chapter 3 THE MUSIC OF THE CHING HSI THEATRE; Chapter 4 THE ACTOR AND HIS ROLES; Chapter 5 THE TECHNIQUE OF THE ACTOR; Chapter 6 THE PLAYS OFTHECHINGHSI; Chapter 7 THE PLAYHOUSE;