Staging Revolution : Artistry and Aesthetics in Model Beijing Opera during the Cultural Revolution /

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Staging Revolution refutes the deep-rooted notion that art overtly in the service of politics is by definition devoid of artistic merit. As a prominent component shaping the culture of the Cultural Revolution, model Beijing Opera (jingju) is the epitome of art used for political ends. Arguing agains...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Fan, Xing (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Baltimore, Maryland : Project Muse, 2018
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Operas, Chinese > Political aspects.
Operas, Chinese > 20th century > History and criticism.
China > History > Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Part I. Jingju, Modern Jingju, and Model Jingju
  • 1. Jingju at Yan'an
  • 2. Jingju during the Xiqu Reform
  • 3. Modern Jingju in Years of Uncertainty
  • 4. Model Jingju as Pinnacle of Cultural Reconstruction
  • Part II. Inside Model Jingju
  • 5. Foundation of Productions: Scripts and Playwriting
  • 6. The Broken and the Breakthroughs in Acting
  • 7. Fresh yet Familiar: Music
  • 8. Visual Communication through Design
  • 9. Mounting a Production: Directing.

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