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Author:

Bonds, Alexandra B., 1950-

Title:

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

Publisher:

University of Hawai'i Press,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

xix, 350 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Opera--Production and direction--Beijing.--Beijing.
Costume--Beijing.--Beijing.
Opera--Beijing.--Beijing.

Notes:

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

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.

ISBN:

0824829565 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780824829568 (hardcover : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2007043309

Locations:

OMAX631 -- Geisler Learning Resource Cntr (Pella)