[Abstract] :The artistic style of Mei clique( found by Doctor Mei Lanfang) in Chinese Peiking Opera is in accordence with Chineses traditional aesthetic value of being modest. It epitomises the linear artistic mode and circular artistic form. Doctor Mei 's continuous efforts devoted to Peiking Opera reflected the artistic spirit of Chinese Taoism. Based on his artistic practice, he put forward the theory of "changing the gait remaining the posture ", which paved the way for the development of traditional arts. The essence of the theory is to develop and reform the tradition ,while the presupposition of this is to respect and carry on tradition.The carrying on of the Mei clique set up a valuable example.
[Key Words] :Mei clique the linear circular changing the gait remaining the posture
⑴刘彦君著,《梅兰芳传》,河北教育出版社,1996年版,第157页。此诗中文版为吴晓铃、石真译。泰戈尔原诗为“You are veiled,my beloved,/ in a language I do not know./As a hill that appears like a cloud/behind its mask of mist.”