Description
| Product ID: | 9781138099319 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Routledge Handbook of Asian Theatre |
| Authors: | Author: Siyuan Liu |
| Page Count: | 578 |
| Subjects: | The arts: general topics, The arts: general issues, Theatre studies, Regional / International studies, History, Cultural studies, Theatre studies, Regional studies, Humanities, Cultural studies, Asia |
| Description: | The Routledge Handbook of Asian Theatre is an advanced level reference guide which surveys the rich and diverse traditions of classical and contemporary performing arts in Asia. An international team of contributors provide authoritative overviews of dance, musicals, gender, puppetry, make up and costume, gender, colonialism, Shakespeare, and modernity in East, Southeast and South Asia. Offering a cutting edge overview of Asian theatre and performance, the Handbook is an invaluable resource for academics, researchers and students studying this ever-evolving field. Routledge Handbook of Asian Theatre is an advanced level reference guide which surveys the rich and diverse traditions of classical and contemporary performing arts in Asia, showcasing significant scholarship in recent years. An international team of over 50 contributors provide authoritative overviews on a variety of topics across Asia, including dance, music, puppetry, make-up and costume, architecture, colonialism, modernity, gender, musicals, and intercultural Shakespeare. This volume is divided into four sections covering:
Offering a cutting edge overview of Asian theatre and performance, the Handbook is an invaluable resource for academics, researchers and students studying this ever-evolving field.
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| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-05-25 |
