The Beauty of Kunqu Opera: China's Classical Performance Art
Discover the rich traditions and artistic elements of Kunqu opera, from its historical origins to modern adaptations.
Discover the rich traditions and artistic elements of Kunqu opera, from its historical origins to modern adaptations.
This comprehensive course explores Kunqu opera, China's classical performing art with over 600 years of history. Led by renowned experts and maestros, students learn about the historical background, musical elements, role types, and performance techniques of this sophisticated art form. The course examines traditional aesthetics and modern innovations through masterpieces like The Peony Pavilion and The Jade Hairpin.
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical development of Kunqu opera
Analyze the musical elements and role types
Explore traditional performance techniques
Examine the relationship between text and staging
Appreciate modern adaptations of classical works
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides an immersive exploration of Kunqu opera, examining its historical development, musical characteristics, and performance traditions. The curriculum covers various aspects including role types, musical features, facial makeup, costumes, and staging techniques. Students learn from both scholars and renowned performers, gaining insights into both traditional practices and modern innovations in this classical art form.
An Introduction to the Beauty of Kunqu Opera
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
The Beauty of Kunqu Music
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
The Art of Kunqu Performance: the Male Role-Types
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The Art of Kunqu Performance: the Female Role-Type
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
The Art of Kunqu Performance: Integration of the Painted Face and Warrior Role-Types
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
The Art of Kunqu Performance: the Comic Role-Type
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
The New Aesthetics of Kunqu: Tradition and Modernity
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Distinguished Scholar in Anthropology and Kunqu Musical Drama
Professor Lindy Li Mark is a Professor Emerita of Anthropology with a rich academic background, having earned her M.A. in Anthropology of Music from Northwestern University in 1955 and her Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1974. She served as a Professor of Anthropology and East Asian Studies at California State University, East Bay from 1973 to 2003, and has been a visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley in both 2006 and 2008. With extensive research experience in social-cultural anthropology and a focus on Kunqu musical drama, Professor Li has made significant contributions to the field. Her most recent publication, “From Page to Stage: Exploring Some Mysteries of Kunqu Music and Its Melodic Characteristics,” appeared in the CHINOPERL Journal of Chinese Oral and Performing Literature in 2013. Through her dedicated scholarship and translations, she has played a vital role in promoting the understanding and appreciation of Kunqu, thereby enriching the discourse on Chinese performing arts.
Professor and Division Head at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Wei Hua is a distinguished academic serving as a Professor and Division Head in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan University and both a Master’s and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Prof. Hua's research interests encompass Classical Chinese Drama, Ming-Qing Literature, and Women's Literature, reflecting his commitment to exploring the rich tapestry of Chinese literary traditions. His work contributes significantly to the understanding and appreciation of these critical areas within the field of Chinese studies.
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