Article Open Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2023.06.017
On the Colorful Performance of Director Zhang Yimou’s Film and Television Works
Yaohua Qin
1School of Journalism and Media, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou, Henan, China.
2Faculty of Arts, Cheongju University, Cheongju, Chungcheong-buk do, South Korea.
*Corresponding author: Yaohua Qin
Published: July 28,2023
Abstract
As a famous director in China, Zhang Yimou is well-known both at home and abroad. He is a mythical legend in the Chinese film industry, with his unique shooting techniques and artistic skills, created a series of excellent film and television works. Many of his films and TV works have won many awards. His works are bright in color and give people a strong visual impact, which have occupied an important place in China's film and TV industry and directing industry. Zhang Yimou combines his works with elements of western color that young people like. At the same time, it also touches the unique national elements of China, thus achieving a win-win effect. Both cater to The taste of the younger generation, but also attracted those foreigners who like traditional Chinese culture. This paper will take the colorful performance of his film and television works as the starting point, and through the detailed discussion of specific works, delve into the artistic characteristics contained in the works, in order to achieve the purpose of providing reference for understanding other film and television works.
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How to cite this paper
On the Colorful Performance of Director Zhang Yimou's Film and Television Works
How to cite this paper: Yaohua Qin. (2023). On the Colorful Performance of Director Zhang Yimou's Film and Television Works. The Educational Review, USA, 7(6), 740-743.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2023.06.017