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The Visual Symbolic Expressions and Translation of Kunqu Opera Props from the Perspective of Dynamic Multimodal Discourse: A Case Study of the Props of Kunqu Female Roles

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Kunqu Opera, as a gem of traditional Chinese opera art, has unique artistic charm that is not only reflected in the actors' performances and vocal styles but also in the rich use of props.The props in Kunqu Opera are not only important auxiliary tools for stage performance but also an essential part of dynamic multimodal visual symbols.This paper explores the visual symbolic expression of female roles' props in Kunqu Opera and the translation strategies from the perspective of dynamic multimodality.

Source: Lecture Notes on Language and Literature

DOI: 10.23977/langl.2025.080204

Author: Xiaomei Han

Institutions: Shanghai International Studies University, Xianda College of Economics and Humanities, Shanghai International Studies University

Language: English

Topic: Translation Studies and Practices

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409609576

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