Not so good (signing): people have forgotten us……
The ancient art gradually fell from the limelight due to the impact of modern audio-visual media such as television and movies. Manded, and many of the most talented artists have died
I wish, in some day, we could see the shadow play on the scene, respecting the traditional craft faithfully.
Thanks for listening!
Both Chinese artists and the Government are making great efforts to conserve and propagate the ancient art form. And now, China has applied to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO) for a certification as an intangible cultural heritage. So as the constructer of china’s future, we are obliged to preserve the precious heritage.
generally accompanied by
musicians playing drums and
stringed instruments.
• Mixing opera, music, fine art and craftsmanship(手工), shadow play is often considered as a predecessor(前辈) of the movie and has thrived in China for centuries.
Arts & Crafts
Preparing the skin Drawing Carving Coloring Drying Joining
• Then comes the dialogue between two characters in history……
Oh, master bao, how’s it going?
Chinese Shadow Play
Introduction
Shadow Play, also known as shadow puppetry(木偶;傀儡), is one of Chinese historic folk arts. • Performed by three to five puppeteers, shadow play is a form of storytelling that uses puppets against an illuminated(照明的) backdrop(幕布) to create the illusion(幻觉) of movement.
During a shadow play, puppeteers hide themselves behind a white curtain and move stick-mounted(用棒子装裱的) puppets, while also narrating(叙述) the story through folk song. Performances are