Beijing opera costumes : the visual communication of character and culture

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

Author/creator	Bonds, Alexandra B., 1950-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Honolulu : University of Hawaiʻi Press, ©2008.
Description	xvi, 350 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Subject(s)	Opera--Production and direction --China --Beijing. Costume--China --Beijing. Opera--China --Beijing.

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.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. [341]-343) and index.
LCCN	2007043309
ISBN	0824829565 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	9780824829568 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Music	Music Stacks	MT955 .B63 2008	✔ Available	Place Hold