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Author Bonds, Alexandra B., 1950-

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

Publication Info. Honolulu : University of Hawaiʻi Press, [2008]
©2008

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Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Talbott: Circulating Collection  MT955 .B66 2008    Available  ---
Description xvi, 350 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 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.
Subject Opera -- Production and direction -- China -- Beijing.
Opera -- Production and direction.
China -- Beijing.
Costume -- China -- Beijing.
Costume.
Opera -- China -- Beijing.
Opera.
Costumes.
ISBN 0824829565 hardcover alkaline paper
9780824829568 hardcover alkaline paper