京剧演讲资料英文.pptx

Keynote speaker：第三小组Costume designingIntroduction of Beijing OperaFour main rolesSheng (生，Male role)Dan (旦，Female role)Jing (净，Painted face male role)Chou (丑，Clown role)Sheng in Chinese may mean strange or rare, but the chief male role is a well known character.小生武生老生Dan, which means morning or masculine, is contrary to the feminine nature of the characters.花旦青衣刀马旦老旦Jing means clean, but in fact the paintings on their faces make the characters look unclean but colorful.正净副净武净Dan, which means morning or masculine, is contrary to the feminine nature of the characters.花旦青衣刀马旦老旦 The feature of Chou characters are similar with clown (小丑）in western drama, they are usually quick and talkative. 茶衣丑文丑武丑Colour of types facial makeup in operaRed faces have positive meanings, symbolizing loyal ,brave, faithful, and wise men.such as Guan Yu.红脸的关公战场沙Blue or green have neutral meanings that symbolize the hero of the bush, with the former also hinting at strength and intrepidity.绿脸的魔鬼斗夜叉Then Peking Opera is evolved by HuiDiao, Qinqiang, Handiao and other folk tune.The basic skills of Peking OperaBasic skills of Peking Opera can be concentrated to a word , which is Four work five methods.(四功五法)Four workDance(做) is performance and figure. The work refers to performing skills generally and the form of action . Especially dance is one of the main sign of drama that is different from the other performing arts.Speech(念) a musical NianBaiSong (唱) is the tone while singing Combat(打) a combination of folk Wushu and dancefive methods The handsThe mouthThe stepsThe bodyThe eyesIn a word, Four work is the use of the basic form of actors and Five methods is the means of reflect these forms.Mei Lan (22 October 1894 – 8 August 1961)better known by his stage name Mei Lanfang, was one of the most famous Peking opera artists in modern Chinese theater. He was exclusively known for his female lead roles (dan) and particularly his verdant-robed girls (qingyi), young or middle-aged women of grace and r