Why is Peking Opera the quintessence of China?

Beijing opera is the quintessence of China, because it has the following characteristics:

1: Peking Opera is an encyclopedia that condenses Chinese civilization.

The formation of Peking Opera is also the process of its introduction into China traditional culture. Beijing Opera inherits the essence of China's ancient operas. Although it only has a history of more than 200 years, its spiritual core is China culture of 5,000 years. In addition, Beijing Opera, poetry, calligraphy, painting and other classical arts and the aesthetic taste of China people reflect each other. For example, the simple beauty of Beijing opera can echo the art of calligraphy and Chinese painting; The figurative and symbolic features of Peking Opera are also common rhetorical devices in classical literature. The singing rhythm of Beijing opera is consistent with that of ancient poetry; Even the costumes of Beijing opera are the result of the beautification of costumes in different periods such as Tang, Song, Ming and Qing. Therefore, Peking Opera is not only a drama, but also an encyclopedia of Chinese civilization.

2. Peking Opera gathers the strengths of a hundred schools, discarding the weaknesses of a hundred schools.

Beijing Opera is the most popular drama in China. Mainly Huizhou and Han tune, it absorbs the melody advantages of many operas. In the process of compatibility, the obscure regional elements of local operas are abandoned, and the essence of Chinese national literature, art, martial arts, dance, singing and other cultural and artistic techniques are embodied with specific performance techniques such as singing, reading, doing, fighting and dancing. In the international cultural exchange, Peking Opera has been a window for foreigners to learn about China's national drama culture since Master Mei. Known as one of the "three major performance systems" in the world, it has been recognized and respected by the world.

3. Peking Opera has the most perfect performance system.

Beijing opera combines singing, reading, doing, playing, flipping, dancing and other performance skills, which can perfectly express any characters and plots. A table with two stools can be a palace or a cold kiln, which is simple and enjoyable. The freehand brushwork of makeup is reflected in the creation and application of facial makeup, which can distinguish loyal and treacherous officials at a glance; The freehand brushwork of clothing clearly distinguishes the status of characters through python, lying, folding, squatting, clothes, helmet and boots. For example, "Sanchakou" is obviously on a stage with strong lights, but through the performance of the actors, you can forget time and space, as if it were a darkroom with opaque fingers.