A Comparative Analysis of the Kunqu “Shi Wu Guan” and the Qinqiang “Shi Wu Guan”: Based on the “Zhong Kuang’s Judgment of Execution” Scene
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: As a classic piece of traditional Chinese drama, “Shi Wu Guan” features a vivid and gripping plot, particularly in its segment “Zhong Kuang Judges the Beheading.” This paper conducts a comparative analysis of the same work, “Shi Wu Guan”, by examining the artistic performance characteristics of Kunqu and Qinqiang. The study highlights the similarities and differences between these two versions in terms of character performance style, traditional musical forms, and the portrayal of emotions. Through this analysis, the paper aims to contribute to opera research and explore the enduring artistic charm of these operatic traditions, which transcend time and space.
Source: Arts Culture and Language
DOI: 10.61173/emq4ga14
Author: Wanshu Xie
Institution: Quanzhou Normal University
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405948492