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Categories: Performing arts in China, Arts in Turkey, Audiovisual introductions in the 1st millennium BC, Precursors of film, Theatrical genres

galanty show shadow show shadow play Chinese shadow puppetry Chinese shadow theatre

A drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall WordNet 3.0

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A drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. Wikipedia

Ancient form of entertainment using flat articulated figures Wikidata

A show performed using silhouettes and shadow puppets. Wiktionary

An ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images. Wiktionary

Form of storytelling using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop. Wiktionary (translation)

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Sebnitzer Schattenspiel

Huayin Laoqiang