Research on the Division and Interconstruction of the Peking Opera Field Along the Central Axis of Beijing During the Qing Dynasty—Based on Pierre Bourdieu’s Field Theory

A unique form of Peking opera emerged along Beijing's Central Axis during the Qing Dynasty, characterized by the integration of elegance and vulgarity. This was a result of dynamic interactions between two sub-fields: the court field, centered around imperial power, and the folk field, driven by market logic. The study reveals that while the folk field provided performative vitality and responsiveness to audience demand, the court offered institutional authority and symbolic legitimacy. By applying Pierre Bourdieu's field theory, researchers analyzed differences in core power, spatial characteristics, capital distribution, and actor habits between these fields, shedding light on how power, culture, and art were structurally interconnected during this period.

Zhou, X., & Ouyang, Y. (2026). Research on the Division and Interconstruction of the Peking Opera Field Along the Central Axis of Beijing During the Qing Dynasty—Based on Pierre Bourdieu’s Field Theory. Histories, 6(2), 32. https://doi.org/10.3390/histories6020032