Research on the Incorruptness-themed Henan Opera from the Perspective of Art    Aesthetics

Taking the Incorruptness Trilogy of Henan OperaTheatre as an Example

Qie Chu

College of Arts Henan Xinxiang, Henan Normal University, 453007, China

Xingyang College of Arts, Xingyang, 450100, China

Abstract: In recent years, the “incorruptness trilogy” including Zhang Boxing(an incorruptible official of Qing Dynasty),A Family Photo and Bao Shizhao(an honest and upright inspector of Qing Dynasty) created by Henan Opera Theatre has been well received by the masses and has aroused profound social repercussions. Based on the reality, three new works of Henan Opera clarify the political orientation of literature and art, and reflect the noble traditions of Chinese culture; Realizing the harmony between the form and content, and expressing the profound connotations. Besides, the three works show the aesthetic characteristics of art and profound aesthetic value through a logical narrative. Based on the relevant theories of art aesthetics including narrative aesthetics and acceptance aesthetics, this thesis will analyze the script, stage forms and audience is acceptable of the incorruptness trilogy, aim to explore the artistic characteristics and aesthetic value of the incorruptness trilogy and provide a new aesthetic paradigm for the creation of contemporary Henan Opera.

Keywords: Art Aesthetics, Henan Opera, Incorruptness, Connotations