中国戏剧英文介绍-课件（PPT-精）.ppt

Chinese Opera ; ;During the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), the Emperor Taizong established an opera school with the poetic name Liyuan (Pear Garden). From that time on, performers of Chinese opera were referred to as disciples of the pear garden. ;chinese opera;Introduction of Chinese opera ;What appeals to foreigners most might be the different styles of facial make-up which is one of the highlights and requires distinctive techniques of painting. Exaggerated designs are painted on each performers face to symbolize a characters personality, role, and fate. This technique may have originated from ancient religions and dance. ; Colourful masks and various roles;Generally, a red face represents loyalty and bravery; a black face, valor; yellow and white faces, duplicity; and golden and silver faces, mystery. Besides color, lines also function as symbols. For example, a figure can be painted either all white on his face, or just around the nose. The larger the white area painted, the more viperous the role. ;Colourful masks and various roles;The Development of Chinese Opera;The Development of Chinese Opera;The Development of Chinese Opera;