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30.10.2015 "History of the Great Silk Road - Shadow Theatre of Shaanxi Province"

On 30th October, 2015 at 16.00 Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Xi'an Museum of Ancient Western market of Tang dynasty of Peoples Republic of China in the framework of cultural and scientific cooperationcarry out a joint project - "History of the Great Silk Road - Shadow Theatre of Shaanxi Province".

Shadow Theatre of Shaanxi Province

"Shadow Theatre" is a form of visual art, originated in Asia over 1,700 years ago. The art of Shadow Theater can be called as the progenitor of "television" art form that originated in China in the Chang'an (present - Xi'an) city of the Western Han Dynasty. In the 13th century Shadows Theater became known in western Asia and Europe, where it was called "Chinese light of shadows". In 2003, in Bali by decision of the Committee of the UNESCO on General Conference the Shadow Theatre is listed as intangible cultural heritage. Of great interest to the international community and protected by the government and people of China.

Genres of Shadow Theater are varied: historical, folk legends, heroic, love stories, myths and fables, fairy tales, modern drama, etc. The repertoire includes both one-act and multiple-act plays and operas.

In the art of Shadow Theater colored silhouette puppets are leaning against the back of the screen and become visible. The puppets are made from thin, transparent leather (goat, camel), paper or paperboard controlled by thin sticks (bamboo, wood or metal). Dolls can be both solid and integralas flexible, consisting of separate parts, removablely connected. Figures are controlled by actor. Technology of plays has not changed today. Presentation is accompanied by instrumental music or singing.

The exhibition "History of the Great Silk Road - Shadow Theatre of Shaanxi Province" plays a special role in the promotion and preservation of cultural traditions. It reflects the history of creation of Shadow Theater, having not only a high artistic value, but also is an important direction in the folk art of China. The exhibition consists of 4 sections. In the first section photographs and explanatory texts, introduces the history and development of the Shadow Theater, the skill of creating dolls and animals, production of theatrical props, the theater's repertoire are exhibited.

In the second and fourth sections works of Wang Tyanven of the famous artist of the Shadows Theater, Honorary Fellow of Xi'an Museum of Ancient Western market of Tang dynasty of China are presented. The works created during the reign of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is of special place. 19 paintings placed in light boxes and showcases "Qin Shi Huang, who conquered 6 states", "Beauties in the Khani palace", "History of Lan’ke", "Tang emperor Tai-tsung, going to camping", "Famous King of Medicine", "Fan Lihua commander", "Hero Xue Zhenguy at the meeting in the camp tent for the Marshal", "Wedding of Luo Cheng", "Emperor Tang Minhuan playing polo" and others. These paintings the colorful culture, their stories transmit legends and historical period of the Silk Road are reflected. The third section presents the costumes of the Tang period.

History of the Great Silk Road - Shadow Theatre of Shaanxi Province History of the Great Silk Road - Shadow Theatre of Shaanxi Province
 History of the Great Silk Road - Shadow Theatre of Shaanxi Province History of the Great Silk Road - Shadow Theatre of Shaanxi Province

The exhibition runs until 23rd December, 2015.

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