A concert by the China National Traditional Orchestra(CNTO)held in the northeast U.S.state of New Jersey on January 29,enthralled thousands of spectators with its music and performance.
This paper discusses cross-cultural understanding of museum collections by looking into transnational audience engagement with the imperial clock collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing.The audience research took p...This paper discusses cross-cultural understanding of museum collections by looking into transnational audience engagement with the imperial clock collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing.The audience research took place in three sites:the Hong Kong Science Museum,the Palace Museum in Beijing,and the Science Museum in London.Audience data were collected using qualitative methods,such as intercept interviews,focus groups,and informal group discussions with non-specialist and specialist audiences across the three locations.The qualitative samples suggest that UK-China audiences draw from different cultural references when they engage with the unique"singsongs"in the imperial clock collection.Despite the divergence of cultural connections made across audiences in the UK and China,it is consistent in the audience data that the appeal of the clocks is reinforced by seeing their movement.The data also indicate a desire to connect with human stories behind the creation,trade,and conservation of singsongs,and expectations for a digital resource that is visually captivating and offers additional insights into the singsongs,such as the demonstration,mechanism,and backstory of the automatons.This paper concludes with a reflection on the implications of audience data for the interpretation strategy of a London-based exhibition featuring the singsongs,and considerations for the development of a digital experience about the imperial horological collections that speaks to audiences across the UK and China.展开更多
China’s online drama industry has been amazing its audience every a few months with a hit drama.This time,it is The Bad Kids,a 12-episode detective series launched by Iqiyi,one of China’s leading video platforms.Bas...China’s online drama industry has been amazing its audience every a few months with a hit drama.This time,it is The Bad Kids,a 12-episode detective series launched by Iqiyi,one of China’s leading video platforms.Based on a novel,the drama shows the adventure of three teenagers after they accidentally recorded a murder with their cam-camera when climbing a mountain during their summer vacation.展开更多
With China's ultrashort-drama industry facing fierce competition,creators are tapping a new audience:middle-aged and senior citizens.However,this addictive format has got many of them spending more than they realize.
THE Waitan concert square is part of the new urban scene in Shanghai. With its unique location and fine performances, the concerts attract many people. Foreign merchants and ships pass Waitan (Outer Beach) as they ent...THE Waitan concert square is part of the new urban scene in Shanghai. With its unique location and fine performances, the concerts attract many people. Foreign merchants and ships pass Waitan (Outer Beach) as they enter the harbor on the Huangpu River at Shanghai. The scene at展开更多
The public's participation rate in performing arts in Hong Kong has historically been low,and the Arts Participation and Consumption Survey in 2018 indicated that the primary reason was 4a lack of interest*and tha...The public's participation rate in performing arts in Hong Kong has historically been low,and the Arts Participation and Consumption Survey in 2018 indicated that the primary reason was 4a lack of interest*and that education in the arts could increase public involvement.The survey data clearly indicate the significance of education as a driver to develop future audiences.There are nine major performing arts organisations funded by the Hong Kong government,and they share the responsibility of shaping the performing arts landscape.This study explored the role of outreach and education within these major performing arts organisations and how they impact audience development.In addition to document analysis and fieldwork,the researcher interviewed five cultural leaders from the nine performing arts organisations.The findings of this study indicate that while the organisations*outreach and education engagement help to achieve various important educational goals,direct impact on ticket sales is not easily quantifiable and may occur in the long run.This study concludes by offering a proposed conceptual framework for outreach and education when they are positioned in non-profit performing arts organisations.The four layers in the proposed conceptual framework involve cognitive,affective,ethical,and behavioural dimensions.It contributes to reframing the conceptualisation of audience development for the performing arts and sheds new light on the future of outreach and education in arts organisations and policymaking in arts and culture,with far-reaching implications for other non-profit cultural organisations in Hong Kong and globally.展开更多
文化“新三样”——网文、网剧、网游的出口为全球观众打开了一扇了解中国的窗口。Experts from both domestic and foreign fields said that China’s export of its“new cultural trio”has opened a window for global audiences.T...文化“新三样”——网文、网剧、网游的出口为全球观众打开了一扇了解中国的窗口。Experts from both domestic and foreign fields said that China’s export of its“new cultural trio”has opened a window for global audiences.They can learn more about China.It includes online literature,games,film and television works.展开更多
The Xixia Imperial Mausoleums stand as a tangible testament to ancient China’s ethnic harmony,architectural artistry,and burial practices.Now,its World Heritage status makes it poised to captivate broader global audi...The Xixia Imperial Mausoleums stand as a tangible testament to ancient China’s ethnic harmony,architectural artistry,and burial practices.Now,its World Heritage status makes it poised to captivate broader global audiences.展开更多
Renowned theater director Tian Qinxin believes it’s time for foreign audiences to experience the beauty of Chinese culture on the world’s stages through Chinese-language theater.
Sir Andras Schiff is world-renowned as a pianist,conductor,educator,and lecturer.In recent years,Schiff has been exploring the dynamic relationship between the stage,performers,and audience.He argues that predictable ...Sir Andras Schiff is world-renowned as a pianist,conductor,educator,and lecturer.In recent years,Schiff has been exploring the dynamic relationship between the stage,performers,and audience.He argues that predictable concerts can stifle the imagination of concertgoers.To counter this,he introduced live announcements of concert programs,inspired by the concept of lecture-recitals,allowing both performers and audiences to approach the concert with fresh and flexible expectations.展开更多
English public speaking skill is highly valued in foreign language education in China’s universities.Courses are offered to improve students’English public speaking competence to meet the demand of the labor market ...English public speaking skill is highly valued in foreign language education in China’s universities.Courses are offered to improve students’English public speaking competence to meet the demand of the labor market and national development.This paper aims to explore English public speaking teaching strategies,focusing on developing students’sense of humor in public speaking.展开更多
LEADING up to the Spring Festival of 2025,China’s ancient capital of Xi’an once again grabbed the attention of audiences worldwide with the broadcast of the period drama Flourished Peony.With elegant costume designs...LEADING up to the Spring Festival of 2025,China’s ancient capital of Xi’an once again grabbed the attention of audiences worldwide with the broadcast of the period drama Flourished Peony.With elegant costume designs,makeup artistry,and state-of-the arts props,the TV series vividly recreated the folk culture of Chang’an(the ancient name of Xi’an)during its golden age in the Tang Dynasty(618-907).The flourishing peonies,thriving commerce,and boundless prosperity of the Tang Dynasty’s capital inspired an irresistible longing among the audience to go see this poetic ancient city of abundance.展开更多
This paper analyzes the humorous effects generated through the non-observance of Grice’s Cooperative Principle(CP)in the Chinese crosstalk Learning Manchu.Focusing on violations of the Quantity,Quality,Relation,and M...This paper analyzes the humorous effects generated through the non-observance of Grice’s Cooperative Principle(CP)in the Chinese crosstalk Learning Manchu.Focusing on violations of the Quantity,Quality,Relation,and Manner maxims,it examines how deliberate pragmatic deviations create comedy.The study also incorporates the unique crosstalk mechanism of“Baofu”(packaging and delivering jokes)and emphasizes the essential role of audience cooperation in humor reception.It argues that humor in crosstalk arises not only from performers’non-cooperation but also from active audience engagement within a shared cultural context.展开更多
Patriotism education films and television serve as both historical preservers and educational tools,yet the audiovisual acceptance-party history identity relationship remains understudied.Using SPSS-Amos to analyze 44...Patriotism education films and television serve as both historical preservers and educational tools,yet the audiovisual acceptance-party history identity relationship remains understudied.Using SPSS-Amos to analyze 442 student surveys through structural equation modeling,this study reveals that audiovisual acceptance significantly enhances film reception,which in turn strengthens Party history identification and viewer satisfaction,demonstrating these media’s dual capacity to foster historical consciousness and patriotic values among students.展开更多
This paper, based on the literature review and field investigation, studied the status quo of maker spaces in main urban district of Chengdu at a time when the development of the maker spaces has received strong suppo...This paper, based on the literature review and field investigation, studied the status quo of maker spaces in main urban district of Chengdu at a time when the development of the maker spaces has received strong support from national and local governments. In addition to introducing the related concepts and policy support of the maker space, it summarized its distribution characteristics, audience characteristics, and status quo as well as problems and presented the direction for the development of the maker space in main urban area of Chengdu grounded on a survey of the status quo of national maker spaces in main urban area of Chengdu.展开更多
LAST July, the period costume drama The Longest Day in Chang’an was aired in many Asian countries such as Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and Vietnam. It also appeared in the form of paid content on international...LAST July, the period costume drama The Longest Day in Chang’an was aired in many Asian countries such as Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and Vietnam. It also appeared in the form of paid content on international video websites like Viki, Amazon, and YouTube. The play was not only appreciated by Chinese audiences, the appealing ancient charm of the Tang Dynasty also attracted many overseas audiences, causing a substantial increment in consumption of Chinese TV dramas in foreign countries.展开更多
Ⅰ.文学常识1. soliloquy - a speech in which an actor, usually alone onstage, utters his or her thought aloud, revealing personal feelings. Hamlet’s 'To be, or not to be' speech is an example.2. foreshadowing ...Ⅰ.文学常识1. soliloquy - a speech in which an actor, usually alone onstage, utters his or her thought aloud, revealing personal feelings. Hamlet’s 'To be, or not to be' speech is an example.2. foreshadowing - ominous hints of events to come that help to create an air of suspense in a drama.展开更多
文摘A concert by the China National Traditional Orchestra(CNTO)held in the northeast U.S.state of New Jersey on January 29,enthralled thousands of spectators with its music and performance.
文摘This paper discusses cross-cultural understanding of museum collections by looking into transnational audience engagement with the imperial clock collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing.The audience research took place in three sites:the Hong Kong Science Museum,the Palace Museum in Beijing,and the Science Museum in London.Audience data were collected using qualitative methods,such as intercept interviews,focus groups,and informal group discussions with non-specialist and specialist audiences across the three locations.The qualitative samples suggest that UK-China audiences draw from different cultural references when they engage with the unique"singsongs"in the imperial clock collection.Despite the divergence of cultural connections made across audiences in the UK and China,it is consistent in the audience data that the appeal of the clocks is reinforced by seeing their movement.The data also indicate a desire to connect with human stories behind the creation,trade,and conservation of singsongs,and expectations for a digital resource that is visually captivating and offers additional insights into the singsongs,such as the demonstration,mechanism,and backstory of the automatons.This paper concludes with a reflection on the implications of audience data for the interpretation strategy of a London-based exhibition featuring the singsongs,and considerations for the development of a digital experience about the imperial horological collections that speaks to audiences across the UK and China.
文摘China’s online drama industry has been amazing its audience every a few months with a hit drama.This time,it is The Bad Kids,a 12-episode detective series launched by Iqiyi,one of China’s leading video platforms.Based on a novel,the drama shows the adventure of three teenagers after they accidentally recorded a murder with their cam-camera when climbing a mountain during their summer vacation.
文摘With China's ultrashort-drama industry facing fierce competition,creators are tapping a new audience:middle-aged and senior citizens.However,this addictive format has got many of them spending more than they realize.
文摘THE Waitan concert square is part of the new urban scene in Shanghai. With its unique location and fine performances, the concerts attract many people. Foreign merchants and ships pass Waitan (Outer Beach) as they enter the harbor on the Huangpu River at Shanghai. The scene at
基金This study was funded by the Research Direct Grant from the Faculty of Arts,The Chinese University of Hong Kong(Project Reference Number:4051124,CUHK).
文摘The public's participation rate in performing arts in Hong Kong has historically been low,and the Arts Participation and Consumption Survey in 2018 indicated that the primary reason was 4a lack of interest*and that education in the arts could increase public involvement.The survey data clearly indicate the significance of education as a driver to develop future audiences.There are nine major performing arts organisations funded by the Hong Kong government,and they share the responsibility of shaping the performing arts landscape.This study explored the role of outreach and education within these major performing arts organisations and how they impact audience development.In addition to document analysis and fieldwork,the researcher interviewed five cultural leaders from the nine performing arts organisations.The findings of this study indicate that while the organisations*outreach and education engagement help to achieve various important educational goals,direct impact on ticket sales is not easily quantifiable and may occur in the long run.This study concludes by offering a proposed conceptual framework for outreach and education when they are positioned in non-profit performing arts organisations.The four layers in the proposed conceptual framework involve cognitive,affective,ethical,and behavioural dimensions.It contributes to reframing the conceptualisation of audience development for the performing arts and sheds new light on the future of outreach and education in arts organisations and policymaking in arts and culture,with far-reaching implications for other non-profit cultural organisations in Hong Kong and globally.
文摘文化“新三样”——网文、网剧、网游的出口为全球观众打开了一扇了解中国的窗口。Experts from both domestic and foreign fields said that China’s export of its“new cultural trio”has opened a window for global audiences.They can learn more about China.It includes online literature,games,film and television works.
文摘The Xixia Imperial Mausoleums stand as a tangible testament to ancient China’s ethnic harmony,architectural artistry,and burial practices.Now,its World Heritage status makes it poised to captivate broader global audiences.
文摘Renowned theater director Tian Qinxin believes it’s time for foreign audiences to experience the beauty of Chinese culture on the world’s stages through Chinese-language theater.
文摘Sir Andras Schiff is world-renowned as a pianist,conductor,educator,and lecturer.In recent years,Schiff has been exploring the dynamic relationship between the stage,performers,and audience.He argues that predictable concerts can stifle the imagination of concertgoers.To counter this,he introduced live announcements of concert programs,inspired by the concept of lecture-recitals,allowing both performers and audiences to approach the concert with fresh and flexible expectations.
文摘English public speaking skill is highly valued in foreign language education in China’s universities.Courses are offered to improve students’English public speaking competence to meet the demand of the labor market and national development.This paper aims to explore English public speaking teaching strategies,focusing on developing students’sense of humor in public speaking.
文摘LEADING up to the Spring Festival of 2025,China’s ancient capital of Xi’an once again grabbed the attention of audiences worldwide with the broadcast of the period drama Flourished Peony.With elegant costume designs,makeup artistry,and state-of-the arts props,the TV series vividly recreated the folk culture of Chang’an(the ancient name of Xi’an)during its golden age in the Tang Dynasty(618-907).The flourishing peonies,thriving commerce,and boundless prosperity of the Tang Dynasty’s capital inspired an irresistible longing among the audience to go see this poetic ancient city of abundance.
文摘This paper analyzes the humorous effects generated through the non-observance of Grice’s Cooperative Principle(CP)in the Chinese crosstalk Learning Manchu.Focusing on violations of the Quantity,Quality,Relation,and Manner maxims,it examines how deliberate pragmatic deviations create comedy.The study also incorporates the unique crosstalk mechanism of“Baofu”(packaging and delivering jokes)and emphasizes the essential role of audience cooperation in humor reception.It argues that humor in crosstalk arises not only from performers’non-cooperation but also from active audience engagement within a shared cultural context.
基金One of the research results of the quality engineering project of Guangzhou Education Bureau in 2024,“Exploration and Research on Teaching Reform of Audiovisual Language Based on OBE Concept”(2024YBJG049)。
文摘Patriotism education films and television serve as both historical preservers and educational tools,yet the audiovisual acceptance-party history identity relationship remains understudied.Using SPSS-Amos to analyze 442 student surveys through structural equation modeling,this study reveals that audiovisual acceptance significantly enhances film reception,which in turn strengthens Party history identification and viewer satisfaction,demonstrating these media’s dual capacity to foster historical consciousness and patriotic values among students.
基金Sponsored by National Natural Science Fund(51508471)Philosophy and Social Science Project of Sichuan Province(MD16E017)+2 种基金Soft Science Project of Chengdu City(2015-RK00-00270-ZF)Operating Costs of Innovation Project of Science and Engineering in Colleges and Universities Administrated by Ministries and Their Attached Institutions in 2017(2682017CX016)Teaching Research and Reform Project for Undergraduate Education of Southwest Jiaotong University in 2017(201704048)
文摘This paper, based on the literature review and field investigation, studied the status quo of maker spaces in main urban district of Chengdu at a time when the development of the maker spaces has received strong support from national and local governments. In addition to introducing the related concepts and policy support of the maker space, it summarized its distribution characteristics, audience characteristics, and status quo as well as problems and presented the direction for the development of the maker space in main urban area of Chengdu grounded on a survey of the status quo of national maker spaces in main urban area of Chengdu.
文摘LAST July, the period costume drama The Longest Day in Chang’an was aired in many Asian countries such as Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and Vietnam. It also appeared in the form of paid content on international video websites like Viki, Amazon, and YouTube. The play was not only appreciated by Chinese audiences, the appealing ancient charm of the Tang Dynasty also attracted many overseas audiences, causing a substantial increment in consumption of Chinese TV dramas in foreign countries.
文摘Ⅰ.文学常识1. soliloquy - a speech in which an actor, usually alone onstage, utters his or her thought aloud, revealing personal feelings. Hamlet’s 'To be, or not to be' speech is an example.2. foreshadowing - ominous hints of events to come that help to create an air of suspense in a drama.
