Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples

Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples - Paperback

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Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples

Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples - Paperback

by Friedrich Perzynski
$14.95
Sale price  $14.95 Regular price 

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by Friedrich Perzynski (Author), Stanley Appelbaum (Editor)

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.

Number of Pages: 178
Dimensions: 0.29 x 9.22 x 6.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 17, 2005
ISBN9780486440149
Author Friedrich Perzynski
PublisherDover Publications
GenreArts
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2005
LanguageENG- English
Pages178
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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