
歷代雜技的演變
在原始藝術綜合發展階段,雜技與樂舞不分,成為當時文化的主導。雜技在漢以前還處於一個孕育時期,而傳世資料亦不多。見於典籍最早的雜技表演記載是公元前479年的《莊子‧徐無鬼》,記載了弄丸的手技。

Chinese Puppetry
At the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, China presented a show of exquisite performing arts, among which was puppetry.

追蹤木偶及木偶戲的起源
以木頭雕刻而成的人形雕像泛稱為木偶。在歐洲,人偶以舊石器時代(約170萬—1萬年前)中晚期帶有明顯生殖器崇拜特徵、豐乳實腹的女性人體為代表;在中國,此類人偶則發生在新石器時代(約10,000—3,500年前)的中晚期,以後期的石雕、陶塑和紅山文化的泥塑為代表。

Chinese Acrobatics
In ancient times, “acrobatics” were known by the term “miscellaneous games.” This performing art with its emphasis on stunts performed with outstanding talent has a long history and a rich content.

Chinese Shadow Puppetry
Shadow puppetry is a folk art that integrates manipulation skills, singing, recitation, music, drawing, audio-visual effects, as well as stories. The distinctive shapes and styles, and its rich and varied repertoire make it unique among Chinese folk arts. Shadow puppetry has been appreciated by museums and collectors around the world.

皮影是古時的主要娛樂?
據史籍所載,在北宋末年,皮影戲已非常興盛,並常在市集中表演。至南宋時,由於社會需求甚殷,首都臨安(今杭州)出現了多個專門雕刻影偶的藝人,有專門演出皮影戲的班社,亦有不少出色的藝人。