Japanese No Masks | With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples

Friedrich Perzynski (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 0486440141 / ISBN 13: 9780486440149

Published by Dover Publications Inc., 2005

About this Item

Japanese No Masks | With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples | Friedrich Perzynski (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Dover Fine Art, History of Art | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2005 | Dover Publications Inc. | EAN 9780486440149 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Japanese No Masks | With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486440141
• ISBN 13: 9780486440149
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 155H x 7D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 290 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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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.