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Beijing Opera and Chinese Martial Arts Training, 2006.
An in-depth look at the correlation between two, seemingly different, forms of art, the Beijing Opera and Chinese martial arts.
5,455 words (approx. 21.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 133.95
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This paper looks into the parallels between actor training in the Peking and Beijing Opera and the training for Chinese martial arts. The paper consults historical and present day material in an attempt to make meaning of the training requirements for these two different, yet very closely related, artistic expressions of form, method, technique, and performance. The paper discovers that much more is involved than simply repetitious physical training and indeed that without the alignment of mind and body, the performer simply will not and cannot realize true mastery or excellence of performance.
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Abstract
Objective
Introduction
Elements of the Beijing Opera
The Importance of Symbolism in the Beijing Opera
The Music of the Beijing Opera
Spoken Dialogue of the Beijing Opera
Use of Color in the Beijing Opera is Symbolic
I. The Beijing/Peking Opera and Training Requirements and Regimen Examined
II. David Wright - Experiential View of Training Requirements for Beijing Opera
III. Chinese Martial Arts Training Examined
Different Classification of Wushu
Ten Fundamental Skills in Chinese Martial Arts
Mental Skills Practice
IV. Examination of Similarities in Martial Arts and Beijing Opera Training
Characteristics of the Beijing Opera - Excess, More is More
V. Findings of this Study of the Similarities Shared by Chinese Martial Arts and Opera Training and Performing Skills
Summary and Conclusion
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"Physical training for these performers is "structured around repetition" (Wright, 2000) and "over the course of the workshop a range of key movement patterns were developed and refined in this way." According to Wright: "The movements would be demonstrated, the actors would copy movements and then repeat them..." over and over, and then over again. Wright relates that "Further movements and combinations of movements and developments upon movements would then be introduced. Repetition was used, not simply to get the movement right, the repetition of physical action is regarded in the Peking/Beijing Opera, according to Sussman, as a way of absorbing information. She states that there is a deliberate attempt, in this training, not to engage the actor in thought. The actor needs only to 'learn' the action in order to repeat it. Hence, the principal form of learning is the learning of the body. The body learns, then contains the information that comprises the style and the role and therefore the performance. It is the body that enters most fully into the research. And as the body learns, the body changes as a result of that learning. " (Wright 2000)"
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Indian Buddhism and Chinese Art, 2005.
This paper discusses the Indian Buddhist influence on Chinese art.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This essay discusses the way in which Buddhism, whose origins are from India, influenced Chinese art. The essay discusses specific artists who employed Buddhist themes in their work, The writer also looks at exhibitions and architecture that reflect the tradition of using Indian Buddhism as either the subject of the work or that use Indian Buddhism to symbolically give a message to the viewer.
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"Indian Buddhism was founded in India in 525 BC. Its creator Siddhartha Gautama--or Buddha--taught his followers four noble truths: "existence is suffering (dukha); suffering has a cause, namely craving and attachment (trishna); there is a cessation of suffering, which is nirvana; and there is a path to the cessation of suffering, the 'eightfold path' of right resolve, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration"."
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Chinese Art, 2006.
A guide to the study of Chinese art through the Yuan dynasties.
2,445 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper examines how the study of art of the dynasties up to and through the Mongol Yuan dynasties involves the blending of art from the prior dynasties into the Yuan.
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Thesis Statement
The By the Artist Approach
Ch'ien Hsuan
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"Cahill suggests in his writings, both the work cited and other volumes of his body of works, that perhaps the easiest manner for the Westerner to understand the full significance of Chinese Art through the Yuan dynasties is by the study of several of the artists of the periods involved. This therefore gives one a truer picture of what precisely the circumstances, pressures, social effects and other factors during the time of any given work's preparation. This becomes a vital key to the understanding of the whole scope, and a very large scope it is indeed, of this vast period of World history. A history too many Westerners know very little about and because of the circumstances now existing in China and Taiwan even the Chinese literate are beginning to loose sight of in their headlong rush into globalization. "
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Modern Chinese Art, 1994.
Analyzes the prime influences on 20th century Chinese Art. Issues of identity & the relationship of the self to the state are determined primary. Focuses on the works of Xu Beihong & Lin Fengmian.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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"John Fitzgerald in his essay "The Invention of the Modern Chinese Self" considers ways in which the Chinese developed the concept of self, an idea that was first developed in Europe in modern times. The view taken currently differs from that of the earlier Republican era in Chinese history:
In the ethics of late-twentieth century China the naked, new-born self is born a citizen, a little helper and a pillar of society. . . The roles of citizen, little helper and pillar of society into which the child is welcomed today were not known to the child's forebears earlier this century when the identity of the self was up for negotiation along with the rest of the empire (Fitzgerald 25).
Issues of identity and the relationship of the self to the state serve.."
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Chinese Art, 2007.
This paper looks at art in Chinese history and shows the common denominator of classicism and opposition to change.
1,092 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper explores the Tang Dynasty which was commonly regarded by many Chinese as the most glorious period of Chinese history and the classical era of Chinese art. The paper discusses how the Chinese artistic style remained relatively uniform, in contrast with the levels of transformation evident in Chinese society and history of the period. The paper examines the art during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties, the rule of the Mongols and the Ming and the Qing Dynasties. The paper explains that during all these time periods there was a climate that discouraged rather than encouraged radical innovations that could be called revolutionary in the traditional, Western sense of an artistic revolution.
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"The open ports during the Tang Dynasty meant that China was exposed to new ideas, from abroad, and the arts, including sculpture and painting, as well as poetry and the art of the traditional Chinese opera. All of these arts were nationally supported. Yet this brief period of openness ended almost as quickly as it began. ("Tang Dynasty," Classical Imperial China, 2006) Also, the concentration of artistic support near the Imperial Court limited the levels of innovation to a fairly select group of artists."
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Ancient Chinese Art, 2006.
Examines art from the Jiangsu dynasty and the Han dynasty and how they shed light on life during these times in Chinese history.
1,248 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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There are numerous dynasties in Chinese history, but the two that are focused on in this paper are the Jiangsu dynasty and the Han dynasty. There are thousands of years between these two dynasties and this results in very diversified art. A major concept in most of the Chinese art that we now have is about funerary rituals. The paper explains that by researching this art we can uncover clues about the past, and learn more about cultures that we did not know before. The paper looks at items such as a funerary jar, an incense burner and pottery.
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"Time changes everything, and Chinese art is no exception. In Neolithic times most art was made out of pottery, and by the Han period they were using bronze. Pottery "must have been extremely difficult to make, let alone use, for in the succeeding Bronze Age the tradition died out completely" (Sullivan, 8). The use of bronze also gives example to the advancement of Chinese art. In the bronze period art is much more detailed and intricate, showing that the Chinese must have had access to much better resources and tools."
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Chinese Characters And Art of Calligraphy, 2002.
Explores the substance and the origins of Chinese calligraphy.
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 160.95
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This paper shows how Chinese calligraphy is a representational art for, and that it provides pictorial representations of the words and concepts that is describes.
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Chinese Martial Arts, 2002.
A summary and analysis of the historical development of martial arts in China.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 39.95
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Summary & analysis of historical development of martial arts in China. Religious & philosophical influences. Use by military for combat training. Classical theories of the importance of moral factors, solidarity & discipline. Moder pragmatic outlook. Daoist thought & exercises. Buddhism's emphasis on self-defense. Consolidation of basic theories. Development of shadow boxing.
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"Historical Development of Chinese Martial Arts
This research paper summarizes and analyzes the historical development of martial arts in China. The form and content of martial arts in China has been the product of the confluence and interaction of many religious, philosophical and practical influences dating back to ancient times. The most important influences have been the Chinese classical approach to warfare and military tactics, Daoist thought, Buddhism and various more modern syntheses of martial arts theories, including the teachings of the monks of the Shaolin Monastery during and after the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907) and the Taijiquan classics during the time of the Qing or Manchu Dynasty (1644-1911).
Chinese Military Realities and Classical Theories
The martial arts in practical terms formed the basis for the..."
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"Stories from a Ming Collection: The Art of Chinese Story-teller", 2002.
An analysis of this book which was translated by Cyril Birch and a comparison of two stories from the book.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper will analyze the book "Stories from a Ming Collection: The Art of Chinese Story-teller" translated by Cyril Birch. By understanding the ideas of ethical premise that are within the two stories "The Lady was a Beggar" and "The Pearl Sewn Shirt" we can compare them to better see the human relationships that exist in the tales.
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Taste Chinese Food, Taste Chinese Culture, 2003.
An overview of how to organise a Chinese function from the planning stage to the execution of the function itself.
3,243 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper looks at the planning of a Chinese function as part of a university assignment. It summarises the whole function from pre-planning, organization until the end production, taking into consideration marketing and finances as well as the catering. It examines how the students demonstrated that they can employ supervisory skills through the planning, organization and production of a function,through the use of practical and technical skills and by the interpretation of the Food and Beverage Control Cycle through the application of the principles and procedures to a practical situation.
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Introduction
Pre-Planning
Approach to Setting Objectives
Strategy for Achieving Objectives
Analysis of:
Marketing Considerations
Financial Considerations
Catering Considerations
Evaluate Function Failures and Overcome Difficulties
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix 1 Pre-Planning Function Menu
Appendix 2 ?Taste Chinese Food, Taste Chinese Culture? Function Menu
Appendix 3 Handling Complaints
Appendix 4 Blueprinting of the Function.
Appendix 5 Service Procedures
Appendix 6 The Failures of Each Co-Ordinator
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"A comparison of competitive catering services reveals trends in private party formats, cuisine menus, theme and entertainment concepts. Competitive business can often provide valuable information to new and developing operations. Although competition wasn?t a major problem for the function operation because of the nature of this function- it is a university assessment. The consideration of the competition should not be ignored to help to maintain the function to be better and professional. Group 1 chose Chinese food and Group 2 chose Moroccan food. These 2 groups had exactly same location, facilities and support from the university teachers, and the 2 groups targets on the same customers- university students, lecturers, university staff, their own family and friends etc."
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Chinese Sports and the Values of Taoism and Confucianism, 2002.
This paper reviews the book ?Training the Body for China? by Brownell, which presents the practices, objects and activities of Chinese sports and material arts.
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses that, unlike Western sports, Chinese sports and martial art are developed based on religious beliefs; in China, sports are based on two native religions, Taoism and Confucianism. The author reviews Susan Brownell?s ?Training the Body for China? in which she shares her studies of Chinese Olympic sports and martial arts. For example, the author point out that, in sport, Chinese culture employs self-disciplinary actions to deal with misbehavior to sustain order, a value of Confucianism.
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"One of the beliefs Confucianism values is the importance of family; this notion is also the linkage between Confucianism and the practices Chinese sports. One of ethical lessons Confucianism teaches is Hsiao, which signifies love within family; this notion is also apparent in Chinese sports. According to Brownell, there has been a phenomenon of developing family-funded sports clubs and village-based associations among Chinese. Having family-funded sport clubs consisting family members as players clearly indicates how Confucianism value has become a part of Chinese life and sports."
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Chinese Film and Folklore Mythology, 2002.
Examines what is specifically 'Chinese' about Chinese-American film directors, John Woo and Ang Lee.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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In this paper, the films of Chinese-American directors John Woo and Ang Lee are considered in relation to Chinese and Americanized film genres. Here, Woo's "Face/Off" (1997) and Lee's "Sense and Sensibility" (1995) are examined for elements of Chinese culture and influence. This paper suggests that each director represent a different aspect of Chinese film, but that Woo's attention to the genre of action films compares most particularly with the martial arts genre made famous in Chinese film industries.
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?God?s Chinese Son?, 2002.
A paper which analyzes and reviews the book "God?s Chinese Son: The Chinese Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan" by Jonathan Spence.
1,555 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 51.95
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A paper which discusses Jonathan Spence's book "God?s Chinese Son: The Chinese Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan" about Chinese Christian missionary Hong Xiuquan who led the Taiping ?Great Peace? Rebellion in a bid to gain power over China's major cities and succeeded in seizing Nanjing in 1853. By examining Spence's book, the paper delves into questions such as: What is the nature of Christianity and how should the missionary movement conduct itself in foreign lands? How did the Taiping Rebellion affect geopolitical forces, in China and abroad? Did the Taiping Rebellion carve the way for the Communist revolution in the following century? What does it mean to have a religious conviction and apply it with military force?
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"Christianity already had its claws in Asia by the 1840s, as did Western trade interests. China?s Qing dynasty faced serious challenges to its integrity as it pondered the course of the nation?s future. Protestant missionaries that had flourished in the 19th century began to distribute, on a large scale, religious tracts and Chinese-language Bibles. The impact of these missionaries and their publications might not have been foreseen by the Qing dynasty, which already had begun to splinter. It is within this chaotic and semi-stable environment, coupled with the personal stress of continuously failing his Confucian exams, that Hong Xiuquan had his spiritual visions."
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Gender Roles in the Chinese Media, 2007.
This paper researches globalization and gender differences in images of Chinese women in the Chinese media.
2,811 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper discusses the premise that regardless of the efforts of the Chinese media to exclude Western themes from the media, public demand has allowed some Westernized female images to creep into the media of mainland China. The research explores the presence and prevalence of westernized female images in Chinese advertising media.
The paper offers a background of Chinese cultural ideals and provides a literature review. The paper shows how a new image of Chinese women is emerging in the media that is accepted more readily by the women than the men.
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Background of the Problem
Literature Review
Methodology
Results and Discussion
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"China is a country steeped in tradition. Historically, it has been resistant to change and the introduction of foreign influences. For many years, China had an isolationist policy towards any type of foreign influence. China wanted to prove that they were self-sufficient. This exclusion of foreign influence isolated them culturally as well. Chinese cultural ideals were reinforced. Traditional female and male roles were predetermined before a child's birth, and the child dare not try to break them."
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Confucius (551-479 BC) and Chinese Political Philosophy, 2002.
Analyzes the writings of Confucius with respect to Chinese politics and Chinese society.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 115.95
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Historical perspectives are compared with contemporary views of Chinese culture and society in Mainland China. An emphasis in this essay is placed on Communism in China and how Confucian philosophy is adapted in different contexts of Chinese cultural authority.
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