Routledge Handbook of Asian Theatre by Siyuan Liu

By Siyuan Liu

Routledge guide of Asian Theatre is a complicated point reference consultant which surveys the wealthy and various traditions of classical and modern appearing arts in Asia, showcasing major scholarship in recent times. a global workforce of over 50 individuals supply authoritative overviews on a number of themes throughout Asia, together with dance, track, puppetry, makeup and gown, structure, colonialism, modernity, gender, musicals, and intercultural Shakespeare.




This quantity is split into 4 sections covering:




  • Representative Theatrical Traditions in Asia.



  • Cross-Regional elements of Classical and folks Theatres.



  • Modern and modern Theatres in Asian Countries.



  • Modernity, Gender functionality, Intercultural and Musical Theatre in Asia.



Offering a innovative evaluate of Asian theatre and function, the Handbook is a useful source for teachers, researchers and scholars learning this ever-evolving field.



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