Gou Lan Zui: Elegance and Liveliness in Kun Opera and Peking Opera
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This book is a collection of essays on the theme of traditional Chinese opera. Kun Opera and Peking Opera are the two peaks of traditional Chinese stage arts, known as the "Elegance Department" and the "Flower Department". As a hardcore fanatic and well versed in various classic images in traditional Chinese culture, the author has selected 10 Kunqu opera excerpts and 10 Peking opera opera excerpts. From the opera to the singing, from the eyes to the body, he tells us about the unknown splendor and charm of these works, and uses paintings to freeze the most exciting moments for us. This book can be regarded as an excellent introduction to Chinese opera. The author quotes from many sources, interprets classic operas in a profound and simple way, expresses his feelings about history, culture, art and real life arising from the operas, and arouses the resonance of readers. At the same time, the author draws his own understanding of the characters in the opera into paintings. The characters are flexible, vivid, and lifelike; the pictures are either strong, light, splashy, or delicate... It makes people naturally think of the weight, urgency, tightness, and shades that are similar to those in opera performances. It adds a sense of picture to the text, making the article more vivid and charming to read. Through this book, readers can follow the author to appreciate the artistic charm of traditional Chinese opera and gain the ability to feel and appreciate beauty.
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