皮影戏英文ee.ppt

What do you know about it Interpretation Outline --of Shadow Play Introduction Origin Process Present situation Chinese Shadow play Shadow play is a kind of drama in which silhouettes made of hard paper and hide are projected onto a white screen. The performer manipulates the characters behind the screen while singing the libretto to tell the story. The story-telling is accompanied by music. Origin Shadow puppetry originated during the Han Dynasty when one of the concubines of Emperor Wu of Han died from an illness. The emperor was de