The Performing Arts in Contemporary China by Colin Mackerras

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This book, first published in 1981, deals with opera, the spoken play, music, dance and cinema, describing how the Chinese adapted traditional art forms for political, social and propagandist purposes. It charts the transformations that have taken place and sets them against the development of Chinese society as a whole.

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The Performing Arts in Contemporary China by Colin Mackerras

This book, first published in 1981, deals with opera, the spoken play, music, dance and cinema, describing how the Chinese adapted traditional art forms for political, social and propagandist purposes. It charts the transformations that have taken place and sets them against the development of Chinese society as a whole.
Colin Mackerras
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ISBN 13 9780367771430
ISBN 10 0367771438
Title The Performing Arts in Contemporary China
Author Colin Mackerras
Series Routledge Library Editions: Chinese Literature And Arts
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2022-05-18
Number of pages 252
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