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After toppling the Ming dynasty, the Qing conquerors forced Han Chinese males to adopt Manchu hairstyle and clothing. Yet China's new rulers permitted the use of traditional Chinese attire in performances, making theater one of the only areas of life where Han garments could still be seen and where Manchu rule could be contested.Staging Personhood uncovers a hidden history

Title : Staging Personhood: Costuming in Early Qing Drama
Author : Guojun Wang
Language : en
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Uploaded : Apr 11, 2021

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