Japanese Nō Masks - With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples
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With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples
Author: Friedrich Perzyński
Publisher: Dover Publications, Inc
Place of printing: Minola, New York
Year of publication: [2005]
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.
Product Condition:
Example in good condition. Cover with slight dust spots and slight signs of wear to the edges and corners. Back cover with yellowing. Slightly yellowed edges and pages. English text. english text. Book in good condition.
ISBN Code: 0486440141
EAN: 9780486440149
Pages: XV,148
Format: Paperback
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 24
Width: 16
Description
English text. english text. Edited and translated by Stanley Appelbaum. With numerous b/w images ft
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