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Peking Opera 國劇 guó jù. What do you know?. Agenda. 1. Origin of Chinese Opera - Pollyanna 2. Stage and performing techniques - Kathy 3. Colored faces - Irene 4. PPT game - Pollyanna & Irene 5. Live performance - George Chin & Chen Cao 6. Conclusion and reflection- Pollyanna.
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Peking Opera 國劇 guó jù
Agenda 1. Origin of Chinese Opera - Pollyanna 2. Stage and performing techniques - Kathy 3. Colored faces - Irene 4. PPT game - Pollyanna & Irene 5. Live performance - George Chin & Chen Cao 6. Conclusion and reflection- Pollyanna
What is Peking Opera? Combination of different art forms: • Music • Drama • Costumes • Acrobatics • Fancy make-up
Chinese Drama Before the Peking OperaB.C.1122 -Chou Dynasty Religious ceremonies • Mimes • Dancers • Acrobats • Jugglers
Chinese Drama Before the Peking Opera A.D. 618-907-Tang Dynasty Li Yuan (dramatic arts) • Founded by Emperor Ming Huang • A school of dramatic art in his palace Children of Li Yuan (actors and actresses)
Perform on open-air stages • -markets • Streets • teahouses • temple courtyards