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1、Chinese Shadow playWhat do you know about it Shadow play is a kind of drama in which silhouettes轮廓剪影 made of hard paper and hide are projected onto a white screen. The performer manipulates操纵，巧妙地处理 the characters behind the screen while singing the libretto 剧本，歌词集to tell the story. The story-telling

2、 is accompanied by music.Introduction IntroductionInterpretation OutlineOrigin & DevelopmentArts & CraftsPlace & Characteristics (Shanxi Province)of Shadow Play Origin & Development Origin A legend of originating in palace -Emperor Wu Di and Madam Li Development Mature period in Song Dynasty 成熟时期：宋朝

3、of Shadow PlayOriginShadow play originated during the Han Dynasty when one of the concubines of Emperor Wu of Han died from an illness. The emperor was devastated(消灭，毁坏), and he summoned 召唤，召集his court officers to bring his beloved back to life. The officers made a shape of the concubine using donke

4、y leather驴皮革. Her joints were animated using 11 separate pieces of the leather, and adorned 装饰，使声色with painted clothes. Using an oil lamp they made her shadow move, bringing her back to life.Shadow theatre became quite popular as early as the Song Dynasty when holidays were marked by the presentatio

5、n of many shadow plays. During the Ming Dynasty there were 40 to 50 shadow show troupes in the city of Beijing alone. In the 13th century, the shadow show became a regular recreation in barracks of the Mongolian troops. It was spread by the conquering Mongols to distant countries like Persia, Arabia

6、, and Turkey. Later, it was introduced to other Southeastern Asian countries.Arts & CraftsPreparing the skin 制皮Drawing 画稿Copying 过稿Carving 雕刻Coloring 敷彩Drying 发汗Joining 缀结Shadow PlayPreparing the skinProcess DrawingCopyingCarving ProcessArts & CraftsJoiningDryingColoringRegional Characteristics - Pl

7、ace & Characteristics Shadow Play The representative of Qinjin system. Puppet The figurines 雕像of Han and Tang dynasty Two branches: east branch and west branch Singing Huayin Laoqiang (华阴老腔 of Shadow PlayPresent situation The ancient art gradually fell from the limelight (石灰光灯)due to the impact of m

8、odern audio-visual media such as television and movies. Many shadow play groups have been disbanded解散, and many of the most talented artists have died.Fortunately, shadow play is alive and well in Huanxian County in northwest Chinas Gansu Province, where outside cultural influence is limited due to itsremoteness偏僻，时间久远.Both Chinese artists and the Government are making great efforts to conserve and propagate 传播，宣传the ancient art form. China is applying to the United Nations Educational, Scien