Fantastic Discovery Series-Art : Shadow play, Changsha

Changsha Shadow Play, an ancient form of screen art dating back over 400 years to the Ming Dynasty. Renowned for its vivid mien and unique features, Changsha Shadow Play uses hemp paper instead of leather for its puppets, adopting the "seventy-percent face (3/4 side)" to express characters' personalities and identities. Join us on a journey exploring how artists have transformed anecdotes, legends, and allusions into delightful plays, creating an entertainment art that has captivated audiences for centuries. 🎭🌈
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