1. Chinese Fine Arts Theo Tran Shirlyn Hong Taylor Bodnar Teal Mingledorff

2. Dragon Dance Originated during the Han dynasty Started by the Chinese who showed great belief and respect towards the dragon Began as a farming and harvest culture

3. The Dragon Long, serpent shaped body on poles Hoops that distinguish each section of the body Traditionally, constructed from wood, and bamboo hoops Modern era, constructed from aluminum and plastics Usually 25-35m in length; 50-70m for larger ceremonies

4. Movement Coordinated wave-like movements The dragon’s movement shows power and dignity The pearl represents the sun and wisdom Dragon chases for the pearl

5. Use of Color Green: Great harvest Yellow: Solemn empire Silver: Prosperity Red: Excitement The scales and the tail are usually silver and glittering

8. Beijing (Peking) Opera Often performed on open-air stages Ex. markets, streets, teahouses, temple courtyards Shrill, piercing-style of singing developed to be heard over the crowds Orchestra had to play loudly Facial painting  pattern Over 1,000 facial patterns are used Unique makeup allows characters to reveal themselves voicelessly Symbolism

9. 4 Types of Performers Sheng (生) Main role Male role Dan (旦) Any female role in the Beijing Opera Jing (淨) Painted face male role Usually plays the secondary role Chou (丑) Considered a minor role Kind of like a clown

10. Use of Color in the Beijing Opera One of the most unique aspects of the Beijing Opera Reflects a character’s personality or a quality they possess Nobility vs. Common folk Good vs. Evil Loyalty vs. Treachery Colors: Red Loyalty, uprightness, bravery White Treachery, suspicious, trickery Green Stubbornness, lack of self-restraint Black Serious/taciturn disposition, strength, roughness Purple Solemnity, serenity, sense of justice Yellow Intelligence, calculation/bravery (warrior) Blue Uprightness, stubbornness Gold/Silver Used on faces of immortals, demons, monsters

11. Use of Color in the Beijing Opera Costumes - very elaborate embroidery, brightly colored Colors can indicate social status Yellow Imperial family Red High nobility Red/Blue  Upright men White Old officials Blue Students Accessories Padded armor  General Dragon robe  Emperor Jewelry girdles/hair ornaments

13. Technological advancement with paper in 105 AD

14. Oldest print from Han Dynasty (220 AD) – 3 color print on silk

15. Grew into common use in Tang Dynasty for Buddhist texts and images and calendars and playing cards

16. Five Dynasties period (907-960 AD) – imperial court ordered mass production of Confucian classics for imperial exams

17. Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) – more specialized craftsmen, high print quality, court ordered Chinese classics, book binding

18. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) – multiple color printing

21. Engraving in China:

22. Painted pottery culture (5000 BC to 1000 BC)

23. Inscriptions on bones, tortoise shells, bronze or stone (1600 BC to Han Dynasty)

24. Common method for printing:

25. Areas intended to be blank on print are cut away from block

30. Red Sorghum (1988) By: Yimou Zhang Xi’an Studio equivalent of “Gone With the Wind”

31. Ju Dou (1990) By: Fengliang Yang & Yimou Zhang Saturated red hues & pale skin tones  similar to “Wizard of Oz”

32. Colors as Cultural Symbols Red  happiness, joy Yellow high status, freedom from worldly cares Green vitality, harmony White purity, mourning Black times of the unknown

34. Alternative Uses of Space & Color Empty space Silhouette Shadow-play

35. Q & A