(共18张PPT)
Peking Opera
Learning objectives
In this class , you will be able to:
1. understand the characteristics of Peking Opera and appreciate the charm of Peking Opera.
2. learn about Mei Langfang’s life experiences.
3. improve ability to listen to textual information.
4.express your views on the spread of Peking Opera.
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Introduction
What is Peking opera
a classic form of Chinese performance art
Pecking
opera
combines
the music of Chinese instruments
singing
recitation
acting
acrobating fighting 杂技打斗
time: arose in the late __________century and became fully developed and recognized by the____________ century
China’s cultural treasure
eighteenth
mid-nineteenth
huqin, gongs and drums
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Complete the sentences with the words below.
entertainment staged performed referred influential
Peking opera, also _______to as Pingju or Jingxi, is now the most ___________ opera in China. It was born when the “Four Great Anhui Troupes剧团” brought Huiju to Beijing in 1790 , for the eightieth birthday of the Qianlong Emperor on September 25. It was originally _______ only for the entertainment of the court宫廷, and only later became ____________ for the public. In 1828, some famous Hubei troupes came to Beijing, and frequently _________ on stage together with Anhui troupes. The combination gradually formed Peking opera's melodies. Peking opera is generally regarded as having fully ________ by 1845.
referred
performed
entertainment
staged
formed
influential
Four Main Roles
Each character has a different _______, gender and _______ status.
Sheng is the_______________ in Pecking opera.
Dan is a ________character. However, interestingly, _____________
performers actually played this role as women were prohibited from acting until ______.
“Jing” means clean. The facepaint does not make the ____________ appear clean, so the word “Jing” is used in a contradictory______.
Chou means ugly. The actor who plays the chou roles- although they may not necessarily __________ physically, have a _______ dot drawn on their __________.
Listen and fill in the blanks.
age
social
main male role
1912
young male
unattractive
white
noses
female
character
sense
The symbolism of different colors of Peking Opera masks
The symbolic significance of different colors of Peking Opera masks. Listen and match the word related to the mask color.
prosperity, intelligence and bravery
justice and sophistication
neutral
violence
cruelty
evil
prosperity, intelligence and bravery
justice and sophistication
neutral
violence
cruelty
evil
Match the name with the right character.
a chou Cao Cao Bao Zheng Guan Yu
a chou
Guan Yu
Cao Cao
Bao Zheng
Who is the most famous opera actor
Mei Lanfang is recognised to be the symbol of China's performing art.
Listen and try to match the time phrases with the events in Mei Lanfang’s life.
1. at the age of 8
2. at the age of 11
3. in1919
4. in 1930
5. in 1934
6. over 50 years on stage
A. began to perform on the stage
B. succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USA
C. developed a style called the “Mei Lanfang School”
D. was given much attention by the European opera world
E. began to learn Beijing Opera
F. was the first time that China introduced the art of Beijing opera overseas
Listen and try to match the time phrases with the events in Mei Lanfang’s life.
1. at the age of 8
2. at the age of 11
3. in1919
4. in 1930
5. in 1934
6. over 50 years on stage
A. began to perform on the stage
B. succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USA
C. developed a style called the “Mei Lanfang School”
D. was given much attention by the European opera world
E. began to learn Beijing Opera
F. China introduced the art of Beijing opera overseas for the first time
E
A
F
B
D
C
Mei Lanfang was one of the most prominent Beijing Opera artists in the international world. He studied opera when he was eight, and began to perform on the stage when he was eleven. In his more than 50 years of performing, Mei created and developed many acting phases, such as singing, reading, dancing, music, costumes, and make-up, all of which helped him form his own style. In 1919, Mei led the opera troupe to Japan, which was the first time that China introduced the art of Beijing opera overseas. In 1930, Mei Lanfang led a troupe to the United States and gained great success and significant recognition. In 1934, he was invited to visit Europe, and was given much attention by the European opera world. Later, other places in the world considered Beijing Opera as the performing school of China.
When Hamlet meets Peking Opera
Discussion
Do you think it is a great way to introduce Pecking Opera to foreigners Can you think up any creative way to spread Pecking Opera