英文摘要
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In this project, we will approach the relationship between Shen-Miao-Ju-Chang (the temple theatre) and the drama through the relics and document records about the temple theatre existing in Song-Jin-Yuan Period and divide into the following steps:
1. The origin and the evolution of the Shen-Miao-Ju-Chang: The concrete form of the temple theatre had its beginning in North Song Dynasty, prevailed during Jin-Yuan period and reached maturity in Ming and Qing dynasties. We will discuss this theme from following fields.
(1)The meaning of the primitive beliefs: In broad sense, drama originated from the ritual activities that offered to the deities in the ancient times. The site where the ritual activities took place was the primitive form of the Shen-Miao-Ju-Chang.
(2) Bai-Xi (Variety shows; acrobatics) which specialized in giving pleasure to people from Han, Wei-Jin and six Dynasties towards Sui Dynasty.
(3)Temples in Tang Dynasty at which the actors performed for both the gods and men.
(4)Wa-She and temple theatre in Song Dynasty which built for different purposes: the former is the amusement center and performance arena for men and the latter for gods.
(5)The Shen-Miao-Ju-Chang built in Song-Yuan-Jin Period.
2. The architecture of the Shen-Miao-Ju-Chang in different periods: The temple theatres of different periods have their distinguishing characteristics such as the site the theatre located in the temple, the building materials used and outward appearance. We will focus on these distinctions among different periods.
3. The records of Yan-Ju (the theatrical performances) of the Shen-Miao-Ju-Chang in different periods: Most of the dramatic performances aimed at god’s amusement originate from the ritual activities which offer sacrifices to god. We will investigate the purposes, the contents and the circumstances of the theatrical performances of the Shen-Miao-Ju-Chang through the stone inscriptions in the temple and the relevant literature and dramatic relics.
4. The meaning and the influence of the Shen-Miao-Ju-Chang in different periods: We will discuss the cultural spirit and the intrinsic significance in the temple theatre such as the harmonious relations between human and the gods, aesthetic standards of the temple buildings and the force which stabilized the society.
Finally, besides the above-mentioned, we will integrate the conclusions from each step with the dramatic history or the dramatic theories hoping that we can have a new idea in the drama study.
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