A History of Chinese Theatre in the 20th Century I

Fu Jin

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9780367462154
• eBook ISBN: 9781000044188
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Art
• Subtopic: History of Modern Art

The 20th century was a dynamic period for the theatrical arts in China. Booming urban theatres, the interaction between commercial practice and theatre, dramas staged during the War of Resistance against Japan and a healthy dialogue between Western and Eastern theatres all contributed to the momentousness of this period. The four volumes of "A History of Chinese Theatre in the 20th Century" display the developmental trajectories of Chinese theatre over those hundred years.This volume deals with the development of Chinese theatre from 1900 to 1949, covering the prosperity of Peking Opera, the advent of play and colorful local dramas. The author shows that the modernization of Chinese theatre was subject to both internal factors and influences from the outside world, while modernity and localization are two contradictory but complementary dimensions in any interpretation of Chinese theatre in the 20th century.Scholars and students in the history of the arts, especially the history of Chinese theatre, will find this book to be an essential guide.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Series Information
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Figures
• Part I New dramas and new stages
• Part II Updating concepts and adapting theatrical industry to market requirements
• Appendix 1: All the repertoire
• Appendix 2: 戏剧术语 Dramatic terms
• Appendix 3: 相关历史事件和词语 Relevant historical events and terms in the particular period
• Index