Mei Lanfang is a famous dramatist in China. What accomplishments does he have in the field of traditional Chinese opera?

The 20th century is a turbulent era. Changes in political power and ideology have promoted the innovation of culture and art ... It was an exciting time, always trying to change all the old times. There will naturally be a fresh breath in the pear garden. A drama improvement movement has also begun ... along with the ideas of early drama improvement, opera artists are also trying to innovate with new ideas, and Mei Lanfang is at the forefront of the innovation array.

In the official tide, a wisp of hemp and Deng appeared one after another. Mei Lanfang not only added many vernacular new words to her lines, but also often made new creations in combination with the plot and the characteristics of the times. The performances of these plays had a strong dramatic effect and social repercussions at that time. On the rugged road of drama improvement, Mei Lanfang's figure is not alone. Qi Rushan, who is also a teacher and friend, walked around to help Mei Lanfang see the clouds and become the most important assistant in Mei Lanfang's drama practice.

In the practice of improving and innovating many plays, Mei Lanfang explored a variety of performance skills and innovated Dandan's expressive force. Even Dan Dan's simplest hand shape has been evolved into 53 kinds by Mei Lanfang. Up to now, it has become a compulsory course of Mei School, and it is a beautiful and moving figure in Mei School Peking Opera. Mei Lanfang's innovation in singing is reflected in almost every play he performs. These new turntables or qupai were widely used in later stage performances and gradually evolved into a tradition.

In the era when Mei Lanfang lived, China's culture and art always stumbled forward in the controversy of improvement, inheritance, abandonment and innovation. Faced with the new cultural shock, many people give different answers on how to stick to their traditions. There are fierce revolutionaries and stubborn conservatives. Mei Lanfang chose integration-whether old or old, he removed its ugliness and vulgarity in inheritance, leaving its essence and elegance, beauty and beauty; Whether it is new or not, he actively learns to absorb it, changes it and changes it, retains its beauty, and finally becomes a classic today.