Beijing Opera Costumes: The Visual Communication of Character and Culture illuminates the links between theatrical attire and social customs and aesthetics of China, covering both the theory and practice of stage dress. Distinguishing attributes include an introduction to the performance style, the delineation of the costume conventions, an analysis of the costumes through their historical precedents and theatrical modifications, and the use of garment shape, color, and embroidery for symbolic effect. Practical information covers dressing the performers and a costume plot, the design and creation of the make-up and hairstyles, and pattern drafts of the major garments. Photographs from live performances, as well as details of embroidery, and close-up photographs of the headdresses thoroughly portray the stunning beauty of this incomparable performance style. Presenting the brilliant colors of the elaborately embroidered silk costumes together with the intricate makeup and glittering headdresses, this volume embodies the elegance of the Beijing opera.

Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) was an legendary Beijing Opera figure whose career began at the age of eight and spanned fifty years until his death. During his lifetime, Mei performed over 100 different roles in the traditional Beijing Opera repertoire as a dan, or traditional female impersonator. Mei’s range and incredible artistry won him a large following, both in China and abroad. This book features stunning photographs from some of Mei’s most famous roles and a rare set of illustrations from the scrolls that Mei commissioned especially for his 1930 U.S. tour.

This book edited by the Research Studio of the Northeast Drama Institute, designs reproduced by Lu Hua, Ma Qiang and Xia Yang. Published in 1954 .............................................A Memory of Chinese History and ArtChinese traditional patterns are expressions of the living environment, thought and values of the ancient Chinese, and the themes are abundant, most of them are auspicious. It is widely used in classical drama costumes, decoration of architecture or instruments, it is an important part of Chinese culture. Chinese had been a long way to get the opportunity and study classical materials of the emperor.In 1860, the Anglo-French army invaded Beijing. They plundered the Yuanmingyuan, the largest art treasure of the Qing emperor, and finally burned it down.Since the war plunder was brought to Europe and sold by British and French soldiers, a large number of precious Chinese classical works of art have appeared in museums in France and Britain.The Empress' Chinese Museum housed at Fontainebleau palace was built in 1863 by Queen Eugenie of Napoleon III, is used to store and display cultural relics from the Yuanmingyuan. Most of the collections come from Yuanmingyuan.A... [Read More]

Excellent and Rare book on traditional Beijing Opera Costumes,includes the designs of 205 different types of traditional Beijing Opera Costumes worn since the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It includes all the requisite equipment necessary for a traditional Beijing Opera performance. The traditional Beijing Opera dress on display are from private collection.It is very important book for collector and researcher of Chinese Costumes. Please view the Author's brief introduction, Preface, Content and summary(picture 2-5)and other pictures in detail for more information. Language: Preface, Content, Item title, Author's brief introduction and summary in Chinese & English, other in Chinese. Format & Size: Soft cover, oversized:30x23 cm, 321 pages, weight 1.55kg without packing.

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This book receives 145 varieties of traditional Peking Opera costumes and tries to comprehensively and systematically display the basic style and usage of Peking Opera costumes. The images in this book are collected over the years. The used clothing and reliable pictures of famous Peking Opera artists are the chief resources.

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