Peking Opera 國劇 guó jù
What do you know?
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 Agenda
What is Peking Opera? Combination of different art forms: Music Drama Costumes Acrobatics Fancy make-up
Chinese Drama Before the Peking Opera B.C Chou Dynasty Religious ceremonies Mimes Dancers Acrobats Jugglers
Chinese Drama Before the Peking Opera A.D 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)
The birth year of Peking opera-1790
The Empress Dowager - Peking opera fan
Perform on open-air stages -markets -Streets -teahouses -temple courtyards
Loud Orchestra and Colorful costumes