Beijing opera costumes : the visual communication of character and culture / Alexandra B. Bonds.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bonds, Alexandra B., 1950-
Language:English
Published: Honolulu : University of Hawai'i Press, [2008], ©2008.
Subjects:
Opera > Production and direction > China > Beijing.
Costume > China > Beijing.
Opera > China > Beijing.
Physical Description:xvi, 350 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • The world of traditional Jingju
  • The world of traditional Jingju costumes
  • The form and historical roots of costumes
  • The symbolism and application of color
  • The aesthetics and meanings of the embroidered imagery
  • The costume compendium
  • Makeup, hair and headdresses
  • Dressing techniques and costume plots.