Japanese No Masks : With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples
Overview
Combining elements of dance, drama, music and poetry, the performances of Japanese No theater are a highly stylized form of entertainment. Accompanying the sumptuous costumes worn during performances are elaborately carved No and Kyogen wooden masks -- major works of art in their own right. This book, based on a classic two-volume German study, presents a wealth of illustrations and information relating to these magnificent theatrical devices.
A new, informative introduction and extensive captions derived from the original text and newly translated, accompany the heart of the book--more than 120 full-page plates depicting museum-quality masks worn by actors playing gods, warriors, demons, and monsters, beautiful women, feudal lords, mad characters, and supernatural beings. All 303 illustrations from the original two-volume work are included.
A unique introduction to classic Japanese theater for Western theatergoers, this volume will also serve as an excellent reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of No drama.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780486440149
- ISBN-10: 0486440141
- Publisher: Dover Publications
- Publish Date: June 2005
- Dimensions: 9.22 x 6.1 x 0.29 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.64 pounds
- Page Count: 178
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