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

By: Bonds, Alexandra B, 1950-
Publisher: Honolulu : University of Hawai'i Press, 2008.Description: xxi, 350 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780824829568DDC classification: 792.502/60951
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.
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Africa Oceania and the Americas Open Shelves KWS [BON-] (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available M48189

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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