Abstract
The Chinese Opera Vinyl Records are part of the extensive Kwok On Collection (Museu do Oriente, Portugal), holding significant value for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts alike. Despite their importance, they have been relatively overlooked until now and have yet to find their rightful place within the Museum’s physical and artistic spaces. Currently housed in the local Documentation Center, these records are not included in the OPAC catalogue. This essay serves as an introductory exploration of the vinyl record collection, focusing on the visual content of the album covers and their significance within musical iconography. It examines these depictions from a perspective rooted in the culture industry, highlighting the captivating allure of front covers as powerful marketing tools, particularly in attracting both Eastern and Western consumers with their vibrant characters, costumes, and repertoire.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advances in Design, Music and Arts III |
Subtitle of host publication | 9th International Meeting of Research in Music, Arts and Design, EIMAD 2024 |
Editors | Daniel Raposo, João Neves, Ricardo Silva, Luísa Correia Castilho, Rui Dias |
Publisher | Springer, Cham |
Chapter | 44 |
Pages | 597-610 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-031-73705-3 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-031-73707-7, 978-3-031-73704-6 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2024 |
Event | EIMAD’24 – 9th International Meeting of Research in Music, Arts and Design. - Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal Duration: 27 Jun 2024 → 29 Jun 2024 https://eimad.ipcb.pt/ |
Publication series
Name | Springer Series in Design and Innovation |
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ISSN (Print) | 2661-8184 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2661-8192 |
Conference
Conference | EIMAD’24 – 9th International Meeting of Research in Music, Arts and Design. |
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Country/Territory | Portugal |
City | Castelo Branco |
Period | 27/06/24 → 29/06/24 |
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