Synopsis
Peking opera is known worldwide for its lively music, colorful costumes, and thrilling displays of acrobatic prowess. This illustrated introduction features descriptions of the opera's character types, selected pieces, and its history in order to place this rich and unique art form in the cultural world of contemporary China.
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Colin Mackerras is Foundation Professor and Head of the School of Modern Asian Studies, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
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