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Chinese Looks

- Fashion, Performance, Race

About Chinese Looks

From yellow-face performance in the 19th century to Jackie Chan in the 21st, this book examines articles of clothing and modes of adornment as a window on how American views of China have changed in the past 150 years. It provides a cultural history of three iconic objects in theatrical and cinematic performance.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780253012470
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 308
  • Published:
  • April 24, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 26, 2025

Description of Chinese Looks

From yellow-face performance in the 19th century to Jackie Chan in the 21st, this book examines articles of clothing and modes of adornment as a window on how American views of China have changed in the past 150 years. It provides a cultural history of three iconic objects in theatrical and cinematic performance.

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