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 OperaB.C.1122 -Chou Dynasty

Religious ceremonies Mimes Dancers Acrobats Jugglers

Chinese Drama Before the Peking Opera A.D. 618-907-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