1st Edition

The Classical Theatre of China

By A.C. Scott Copyright 2005
    264 Pages
    by Routledge

    264 Pages
    by Routledge

    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.

    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;

    Biography

    A.C. Scott