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Chinese art - Art History Online Reference and Guide |
 | | Chinese opera is a popular form of drama in China. |
 | | In general, it dates back to the Tang dynasty with Emperor Xuanzong (712-755), who founded the "Pear Garden " (梨园), the first known opera troupe in China. |
 | | Jieziyuan Huazhuan (Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden), a five-volume work first published in 1679, has been in use as a technical textbook for artists and students ever since. |
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