TY - BOOK AU - Bonds,Alexandra B. TI - Beijing opera costumes: the visual communication of character and culture SN - 0824829565 AV - MT955 .B63 2008 U1 - 792.50260951 22 PY - 2008///] CY - Honolulu PB - University of Hawaiʻi Press KW - Opera KW - Production and direction KW - China KW - Beijing KW - Costume N1 - 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 ER -