The Tang Dynasty was the most prosperous period of cultural and artistic development in Chinese history. During this period, not only poetry, painting and other art forms have developed by leaps and bounds, but also theatrical performances have gradually flourished, and a unique art of opera has been formed.
In the stage drama of the Tang Dynasty, role-playing was the most important part. Actors need to create different character images through a variety of costumes and props to attract the audience's attention. On stage, they will also use rich body movements and facial expressions to express the character's personality traits and emotional changes, making the whole plot more vivid and interesting.
In addition to role-playing, there is also an important element in Tang opera - music. At that time, musicians would compose a variety of rhythmic and melodic songs, which were performed in accordance with the plot of the script, making the whole performance more enjoyable. In addition, the soundtrack of Tang Opera also includes a variety of genres such as percussion and other stringed instruments, enriching the entire sound effect and allowing the audience to better integrate into the story.
In terms of content, Tang opera mainly focuses on historical legends, folk tales, and myths and fables. Among them, works such as "The Legend of the White Snake", "The Legend of the West Chamber" and "Pipa Xing" have become classics in later generations. These plays usually contain a lot of discussions on love, friendship, family affection, and social morality, and are deeply loved by the broad masses of the people.
However, behind this glorious artistic scene, we should not ignore some existing problems. For example, due to the social environment and technical conditions at that time, many excellent scripts were not well preserved and developed, resulting in many people now knowing little about this part of the cultural heritage. In addition, the content of some plays is too conservative or backward, lacking the ideological concepts and aesthetic tastes that modern people need.
The stage drama and opera art of the Tang Dynasty is undoubtedly an important part of the ancient culture of the mainland, and has a profound influence on the study of the traditional art of the mainland. Despite their shortcomings, they provide us with a unique window into ancient Chinese life and society. We should cherish this precious cultural heritage and continue to excavate and pass it on so that it can radiate new vitality in modern society.