Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples (Dover Books on Fine Art) (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

Friedrich Perzynski, Stanley Appelbaum

ISBN 10: 0486440141 / ISBN 13: 9780486440149

Published by Dover Publications Inc. 2005-06-30, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples (Dover Books on Fine Art) (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc. 2005-06-30
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486440141
• ISBN 13: 9780486440149
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.