On The Pursuit Of The Popularization Of Opera Aesthetics In Pleasant Diversions Of Li Yu

This thesis falls into three parts:introduction,in-depth analysis and conclusion.The introduction gives a brief account of Li Yu's life story and his work Pleasant Diversions,explains the motivation behind and the significance of the thesis,summarizes relevant domestic publications and research papers and then comes to the thesis layout.Chapter One mainly explores how Li Yu's opera is so close to the life of civilians,how he builds his works on what the public are interested in and how he creates opera that are well-received by people from the following three aspects:the subject matters that reflect the vicissitudes of life,the comic style that entertains the public and the linguistic features that suit both refined and popular tastes.Chapter Two probes into how Li Yu constructs a structure of opera that conforms to the aesthetic values of the public from three aspects:the public aesthetic value of 'structure first',the pattern of interaction with audiences and the opera structure arrangement that meets the audience's aesthetic needs.To satisfy the public's aesthetic preferences,Li Yu holds the construction of opera structure in high regard.It's obvious that a reasonable and creative opera structure can bring the audience surprisingly pleasant aesthetic experience.Chapter Three serves as an in-depth analysis of his'performance-oriented'theory of directing and performing,which consists of three aspects:the stage-centered mode of performance,the qualities that actors need in order to be recognized by the audience and the significance of constructing the theory of directing and performing.Undoubtedly,Li Yu's theory of directing is advanced and unique,which is the most salient part of his efforts in popularizing opera aesthetics.The Conclusion covers the significance and value of pursuing the popularization of opera aesthetics in Li Yu's Pleasant Diversions.