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:	9781136575884
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/05/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

A.C. Scott

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;