Beijing opera costumes
Subtitle: the visual communication of character and culture
By: Alexandra B. Bonds.
Publisher: University of Hawai'i Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Honolulu
Language: eng
Number of pages: 350
ISBN-13: 9780824829568
Subjects: Opera -- Production and direction -- China -- Beijing; Costume -- China -- Beijing; Opera -- China -- Beijing
Description: "Beijing Opera Costumes is the first in-depth English-language book focused exclusively on the costumes ofJingju, the highest form of stage arts in China. This comprehensive volume provides both theory and analysis of the costumes and the method oftheir selection for the roles as well as technical information on embroidery, patterns, and construction. Extensive descriptions illuminate the use of colors and surface images derived from historical dress and modified for the stage. Details on makeup, hairstyles, and dressing techniques present a complete view of the Jingju performer from head to toe."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [341]-343) and index.
Table of contents: title: The world of traditional Jingju; title: The world of traditional Jingju costumes; title: The form and historical roots of costumes; title: The symbolism and application of color; title: The aesthetics and meanings of the embroidered imagery; title: The costume compendium; title: Makeup, hair and headdresses; title: Dressing techniques and costume plots.