民间皮影（英文版）

Chinese Leather Shadow Play is an ancient folk opera art that has been a part of China's cultural heritage for over a thousand years. In this book, readers will be introduced to this unique art form, which involves casting leather puppets' shadows on a small white curtain while singing and dancing behind it. The book classifies over 300 exquisite leather shadow-play puppets according to region and genre. Along with explaining the related terminology of the shadow play, the book gives readers a complete appreciation of this ancient folk opera art, which depicts the ups and downs of the life of the Chinese people.The book starts with an introduction to the shadow play performance, followed by a discussion of the different styles of puppet designs used in Western, Northern, Central, and Southern China. Readers can appreciate the art of puppetry through puppet heads, whole puppets, deities, and spirits. The book also showcases auspicious animal and furniture designs used in shadow play performances. Lastly, readers can learn about the history of shadow play in the 1960s and 1970s.Chinese Traditional Art: Leather Shadow Play is an incredible resource for art lovers, historians, and anyone who wishes to explore the richness of Chinese culture. Through this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the ancient yet still impressive art that is Chinese leather shadow play.