Decoding Peking Opera Headwear

• 作者: JIAO FENG
• 来源期刊: 今日中国:英文版
• 学科: 工学
• 关键词: OPERA WEAR PEKING
• 年，卷（期）: 2020,（2）
• 页码范围: 70-73
• 页数: 4页
• 分类号: TP3

摘要

THE word“Kuitou”in Peking Opera is the technical term for various kinds of hats and headpieces worn by various characters in traditional Chinese opera.Usually the headpiece worn by an individual represents their designated identity,and in Peking Opera,performers wear different kinds of headdresses depending on the occasion and character they are performing.More than just meeting the requirements of acting,it also reveals an aspect of traditional Chinese culture.During the peak period of Peking Opera’s popularity,there were over 500 different kinds of headdresses worn by actors.They were not merely just a costume but also exquisite pieces of handiwork.