Elite Theatre in Ming China, 1368-1644

Name: Elite Theatre in Ming China, 1368-1644
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ISBN: 9780415343268

ISBN-10: 0415343267

ISBN-13: 9780415343268

Edition: 2004

Authors: Grant Guangren Shen

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Theatre in Ming China represents a golden age of Asian performance, when an enthusiasm for theatre on the part of the national populace became a nationwide phenomena. Theatre occupied a particularly important place in the life of the elite, for whom owning a theatre troupe was highly fashionable and for whom theatre performances were an integral part of formal gatherings, various rituals and ceremonies. This book provides an overview of elite theatre in Ming China. It is based on an exploration of the original historical records, and includes comparisons with other forms of ancient theatre, and an examination of the details of theatrical performance.

Book details

List price: $205.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 5/16/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Size: 6.42" wide x 9.29" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 1.056
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements



Historical Overview



Previous Scholarship



Literati Owners



Actor Background



Actor Training



Owner-Performer Relations



Sexist Criteria



Play for Foreplay



Singing and Dancing



Role-Playing



Directing



Performance Space



Performance Theory Works Cited