Shadow theaters of the world.

From: Asian Folklore Studies | Date: October 1, 2003| Author: Chen, Fan Pen | Copyright information

This paper examines the origin of the shadow theaters of the world including those of India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Egypt, Turkey, China, and Europe, and the relationships among the various traditions. Theories which have been advanced are discussed and analyzed, along with suggestions of other possibilities. Although all the shadow theater traditions of the world are highly distinctive, many links and influences have existed among them. This study suggests that the shadow theater may h...

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