Marco Polo’s Cultural Legacy in China

IRIS Research product catalog (Sapienza University of Rome) 2026 Book chapter

Authors: Lepri, Chiara
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Abstract

This chapter examines Marco Polo’s evolving image as a symbol of Sino-Italian relations. Adopting a Performance Studies framework, it analyzes the Chinese ballet Marco Polo (2010), where choreography fuses classical ballet and Chinese aesthetics to position Polo as both a diplomatic figure and a vehicle for (re)narrating Chinese cultural heritage.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Chinese history and philosophy China's Ethnic Minorities and Relations Eurasian Exchange Networks

Publication details

Journal / source
IRIS Research product catalog (Sapienza University of Rome)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter