THE ARTISTIC CHARACTERISTICS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL ARTS FUND OF CHINA

Abstract

The National Arts Fund has helped Chinese opera, an important art form, develop and introducing new trends and innovations in opera production. It has also created and performed many sorts, topics, and genres of opera and promoted Chinese, opera locally and abroad. This research had two objectives: (1) to study the art form of Chinese opera in accordance with the previous funding policy of the China National Arts Fund; and (2) to provide recommendations for the promotion of Chinese opera with the expectation of obtaining governmental support. According to the two objectives, the analysis using qualitative research methods in music theory and anthropology through interviews and participatory observation of Chinese opera activities and consideration of funding revealed that there has been a reformation in Chinese opera creation since the opening up of China. The reformation was four periods. Opera Creation has also prioritized operational systems development. It advocated that the China National Arts Fund to encourage the Independent and Commissioned Creation Situations. Culture is represented in the script topics, the script writing structure is novel, and the opera music collection encourages nationality.-