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

By: Bonds, Alexandra B, 1950-.
Publisher: Honolulu : University of Hawai'i Press, c2008Description: xix, 350 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780824829568 (hbk.).Subject(s): Opera -- Production and direction -- China -- Beijing | Costume -- China -- Beijing | Opera -- China -- BeijingDDC classification: 792.50260951
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.
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792.50260951 BON 2008 (Browse shelf) 1 Available IBDxx,32000,02,GR 5000116362 Please fill up online form at https://taylorslibrary.taylors.edu.my/services/external_storage1

Includes bibliographical references (p. [341]-343) and index.

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.

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