Dr. Mengxiao Wang

Biography

Mengxiao Wang is an Assistant Professor in the East Asian Languages and Cultures department at USC Dornsife. She specializes in traditional Chinese literature and culture, focusing on the interplay between literary production and religious practice. Her current book project, 'Buddhism and Theatricality in Early Modern China,' investigates how the interactions between monastics and laity reshaped theater forms into religious endeavors, which facilitated new types of dramatic theories and performances during the 16th and 17th centuries. In addition to her book project, she has published articles exploring various themes, including the 'Three Teachings' in late Ming, Pure Land Buddhism, ritual theater, print culture, and Daoist art. Wang's research interests encompass late imperial China, Chinese literature, religion, theater, Buddhism, ritual, gender, and performance. Throughout her academic career, she has taught a variety of courses related to Chinese culture, literature, and art.

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