1st Edition

The Performing Arts in Contemporary China

By Colin Mackerras Copyright 1981
    272 Pages
    by Routledge

    272 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 1981.

    The overthrow of the 'gang of four' in October 1976 had profound effects in all areas of Chinese society, and probably nowhere can this be more clearly seen than in the performing arts. Jiang Qing, Mao Zedong's widow, was strongly interested in the performing arts and exercised great influence over them. This book describes her influence and the effects its removal had on the arts. Although the period covered is mainly that since the death of Mao, there is also considerable reference to the years following the Cultural Revolution.

    Chapter 1 1 Historical background; Chapter 2 2 Performing arts policy in the history of China since Mao Zedong; Chapter 3 3 The traditional forms of the performing arts since 1976; Chapter 4 4 Theatre in its modern forms; Chapter 5 5 The cinema; Chapter 6 6 Music in the performing arts; Chapter 7 7 Bringing performances to fruition; Chapter 8 8 Conclusion;

    Biography

    Authored by Mackerras, Colin