Description
Book SynopsisThe 20th century was a dynamic period for the theatrical arts in China. Booming urban theatres, the interaction between commercial practice and theatre, dramas staged during the War of Resistance against Japan and a healthy dialogue between Western and Eastern theatres all contributed to the momentousness of this period. The four volumes of A History of Chinese Theatre in the 20th Century display the developmental trajectories of Chinese theatre over those 100 years.
This volume deals with the development of Chinese theatre from 1949 to 2000, covering the fluctuations of ''drama reform'', spectacles of the ''Cultural Revolution'', and theatre in the immediate years before the opening up of the country. The author demonstrates how Chinese dramatic traditions endured and adapted in the face of modernity and how politics and art interacted.
By combining academic rigour with a high degree of readability, this volume is both an essential guide for scholars and
Table of Contents
Updating concepts and adapting theatrical industry to market requirements
Theatrical Concepts and Theatrical Literature
China’s Theatrical Situation during the Anti-Japanese War
Theatrical Conditions in the Occupied Areas and Shanghai
The Anti-Japanese War and Theatrical Development
Theatrical Development in Revolutionary Bases under Communist Party of China
