Chinese Quyi Acrobatics Puppetry and Shadow Theater examines various forms of traditional Chinese performing arts, including quyi (folk art and music), acrobatics, puppetry, and shadow theater. It outlines the history, artistic characteristics, social functions, and cultural significance of each of these forms in Chinese society. Compiled as part of the Chinese Culture and Art Series, this book…
Zhang Baiqing's book, *Chinese Films and Television Plays*, examines the development of film and television drama in China as part of national artistic and cultural expression. It examines the history, aesthetic characteristics, themes, and role of film and television in Chinese society. Structured within a cultural and artistic framework, the book provides an understanding of how film and tele…
Chinese Dance is a volume in the Chinese Culture and Art Series that introduces the historical development, artistic characteristics, and cultural significance of dance in China. The book discusses major forms of Chinese dance, including traditional folk dances and modern theatrical dance, and examines their aesthetic principles, performance styles, and social functions. Written for an internat…