Research On The Historical Development And Art Form Of "Gangxiang" In Tiarnjin Area

This paper takes the historical evolution and art form of the traditional folk dance form "Gangxiang" in Tianjin as the research object,and comprehensively uses field investigation,image research,literature analysis,comparative research,summary induction and other methods.Based on the existing data,having a vertical diachronic review of the origin,development,and status quo of the "Gangxiang" in Tianjin,and the horizontal and synchronic analysis of the common characteristics and individual differences of different forms of "Gangxiang" in various regions of Tianjin.This paper is divided into three chapters.The first chapter begins with the the cultural backround and the introduction of "Gangxiang" art in Tianjin,and describes three different developmental trends as "prosperity-silence-recovery" in the period of the imperial congregation,the turbulent period and after the reform and opening up.It analyzes the inheritance status such as its carrier,its methods and existing problems.The second chapter takes the art form of "Gangxiang" as the theme,sums up the five artistic characteristics as "Shoulder and Neck","Arc","Balance","Coordination" and "Exaggeration",and is a comparison of five aspects: costume props,story plot,music accompaniment,action skills and performance style of different form of "Gangxiang" in Tianjin area.The third chapter looks at the innovation and inheritance of the“Gangxiang” in Tianjin from the three respects of teaching,performance and popularization.