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Wudan
The ''wudan'' () is a female role type in Chinese opera and a subtype of the ''dan''. ''Wudan'' characters are warrior maidens in combat, and ''wudan'' actors (almost always actresses) must be trained in martial arts with theatrical versions of traditional weapons, as well as in acrobatics and gymnastics. The hair and makeup is similar to that of other young ''dan'' roles. Subtypes The ''wudan'' can be further divided into two subtypes, the ''duanda wudan'' and the ''daomadan''; the latter wears an "armor" on-stage. ''Duanda wudan'' The ''duanda wudan'' () is a female who fights independently of a horse or an army. It can be a female ''youxia'', like the heroine of '' Hongxian''; or a supernatural being who has transformed itself into a women, like Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing from the ''Legend of the White Snake''. In Peking opera, the ''zhan'ao zhanqun'' (; "martial shirt, martial skirt") costume is worn, which consists of a jacket, a skirt, and trousers; as are additional skirt f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Beijing Opera (京剧) (3590073500)
Peking opera, or Beijing opera (), is the most dominant form of Chinese opera, which combines instrumental music, vocal performance, mime, martial arts, dance and acrobatics. It arose in Beijing in the mid-Qing dynasty (1644–1912) and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century. The form was extremely popular in the Qing court and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China. Major performance troupes are based in Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai. The art form is also preserved in Taiwan, where it is also known as (). It has also spread to other regions such as the United States and Japan. Peking opera features four main role types, '' sheng'' (gentlemen), ''dan'' (women), '' jing'' (rough men), and '' chou'' (clowns). Performing troupes often have several of each variety, as well as numerous secondary and tertiary performers. With their elaborate and colorful costumes, performers are the only focal points on Peking opera characteristically ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
