Kun Opera.ppt

1、Kun Opera,Kun Opera, is one of the oldest forms of traditional Chinese opera.,Kun Opera, with a complete performing system, is considered as the essence of Chinese opera arts.,It first appeared in kunshan, Jiangsu Province in the 14th century during the late Yuan Dynasty. Later it dominated Chinese

2、theatre from the 16th to the 18th centuries. However, by the early 20th century, it had nearly disappeared. It is now listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2001.,History,Features Comprehensive art,various perform means such as singing, dancing

3、, acting and dialecting, etc. and instruments like bamboo flutes, small drums, wooden clappers, gongs, etc. lyric languages harmoniously combined with exquisite movements; singing swiftly incorporated with dancing stage arts including rich clothing styles, elegant colors and decoration and delicate

4、facial make-ups,Influencesthe mother of Chinese operas,Kun Opera has great influences on many other Chinese theatre forms, including Peking Opera. Kun Opera has an important position in the history of Chinese literature and music.,The Peony Pavilion (Chinese: 牡丹亭) is a play written by Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty. The Peach-Blossom Fan (Chinese: 桃花扇) is a musical play and historical drama completed in 1699 by the early Qing dynasty playwright Kong Shangren. The Hall of Longevity (Chinese: 长