Beijing opera costumes : the visual communication of character and culture /
Bonds, Alexandra B., 1950-
Beijing opera costumes : the visual communication of character and culture / Alexandra B. Bonds. - xvi, 350 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 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.
0824829565 9780824829568
2007043309
Opera--Production and direction--China--Beijing
Costume--China--Beijing
Opera--China--Beijing
MT955 / .B63 2008
792.50260951
Beijing opera costumes : the visual communication of character and culture / Alexandra B. Bonds. - xvi, 350 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 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.
0824829565 9780824829568
2007043309
Opera--Production and direction--China--Beijing
Costume--China--Beijing
Opera--China--Beijing
MT955 / .B63 2008
792.50260951