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Bian Lian Performer. Bian Lian (traditional Chinese: 變臉; simplified Chinese: 变脸; pinyin: Biàn Liǎn; lit. 'Face-Changing') is an ancient Chinese dramatic art that is part of the more general Sichuan opera.
Peking opera is performed using both Classical Chinese and Modern Standard Chinese with some slang terms added for color. The social position of the character being played determines the type of language that is used. Peking opera features three major types of stage speech (nianbai, 念白). Monologues and dialogue, which make up the majority ...
Most studies of Peking opera classify the Chou as a minor role. Chou roles can be divided into Wen Chou (文丑), civilian roles such as merchants and jailers, and Wu Chou (武丑), minor military roles. The Wu Chou is one of the most demanding in Peking opera, because of its combination of comic acting, acrobatics, and a strong voice.
During the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) red and white facial designs were used in opera to distinguish good characters from bad ones. After the 14th century, facial patterns multiplied, and new colors have been introduced. [2] Peking opera now boasts 15 basic facial patterns, but there are over 1000 specific variations. Each design is unique to a ...
As a result, women were playing increasingly important roles on stage. [2] But Peking opera has been characterized by female impersonation for years, male dan actors were viewed as irreplaceable by female actors. [2] In Peking opera, the famous Dans are Mei Lanfang, Cheng Yanqiu, Shang Xiaoyun, and Xun Huisheng, all men. [3]
Beijing opera costumes, 2012. Beijing opera was created in 1790 during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor in the Qing dynasty; however, the origins of its costumes can be traced back to the 14th century. [3] The costumes were set in the Qing dynasty but its style mainly followed the Ming dynasty's hanfu-style clothing.
In November 2016, his first literary work "The beauty I met" (玉見之美) which recorded his pilgrimage to China's intangible cultural heritage with words and pictures was published. [9] At the end of 2016, Li 's art space "Jade Space" ( 玉空間 ) was completed in Beijing, extending his love and obsession with traditional culture from stage ...
[1] [2]: 487 [3] In Chinese opera, the lingzi not only decorative purpose but are also used express thoughts, feelings, and the drama plot. [ 2 ] : 487 They are typically used on the helmets of warriors, [ 4 ] where a pair of pheasant feathers extensions are the indicators that the character is a warrior figure; the length of the feathers, on ...