Crash Course
China, Zaju, and Beijing Opera: Crash Course Theater #25
This week we're headed to China to learn about the ancient origins of theater there. We'll look at the early days of wizard theater (not a typo), the development of classical Chinese theater, and the evolution of Beijing Opera.
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China: Arts
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a look at some of China's traditional arts.
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MS TS Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS TS Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS ZO Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS ZO Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS TS TU Actor performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS TS TU Actor performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS PAN Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS PAN Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS TU Actor performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS TU Actor performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS TS Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS TS Artist performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS PAN Actress performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS PAN Actress performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS TU Actor performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS TU Actor performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS PAN Actress performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS PAN Actress performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS PAN Actress performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS PAN Actress performing Beijing opera in traditional theatre AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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MS PAN Beijing opera troupe playing accompaniment with traditional music instrument AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
MS PAN Beijing opera troupe playing accompaniment with traditional music instrument AUDIO / xi'an, shaanxi, china
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Beijing Opera is Welcomed by Foreign Tourists
Actor is painting on his face. Beijing Opera is now mostly performed for foreign tourists who visiting Beijing, it is performed by national group at a very high level, and welcomed by tourists.
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Beijing Opera is Welcomed by Foreign Tourists
Beijing Opera is now mostly performed for foreign tourists who are visiting Beijing, it is performed by national group at a very high level, and welcomed by tourists.
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Beijing Opera is Welcomed by Foreign Tourists
Beijing Opera is now mostly performed for foreign tourists who are visiting Beijing, it is performed by national group at a very high level, and welcomed by tourists.
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Beijing Opera is Welcomed by Foreign Tourists
Beijing Opera is now mostly performed for foreign tourists who are visiting Beijing, it is performed by national group at a very high level, and welcomed by tourists.
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Beijing Opera is Welcomed by Foreign Tourists
Beijing Opera is now mostly performed for foreign tourists who are visiting Beijing, it is performed by national group at a very high level, and welcomed by tourists.
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Beijing Opera is Welcomed by Foreign Tourists
Beijing Opera is now mostly performed for foreign tourists who are visiting Beijing, it is performed by national group at a very high level, and welcomed by tourists.
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Beijing Opera is Welcomed by Foreign Tourists
Beijing Opera is now mostly performed for foreign tourists who are visiting Beijing, it is performed by national group at a very high level, and welcomed by tourists.
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Beijing Opera is Welcomed by Foreign Tourists
Beijing Opera is now mostly performed for foreign tourists who are visiting Beijing, it is performed by national group at a very high level, and welcomed by tourists.