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An Invitation to Kagura: Hidden Gem of the Traditional Japanese Performing Arts
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Based on 6 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
Richly illustrated, and based largely on sources inaccessible to the non-Japanese speaker, this book provides a rare glimpse into kagura (Shinto theater), a performance style with roots predating even noh drama. Coverage includes the history of the art; the kagura stage; schools of performance; synopses of plays and ceremonies; movement and choreography; kagura costumes; masks and mask-making; im... More
Book Information
PublisherLulu.com
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages376
ISBN-101847530060
ISBN-13978-1847530066
Publication Date03/21/2007
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About David Petersen (Author) : David Petersen graduated from the University of Calgary with a B.Sc. in psychology. After acquiring a TESL certificate, he spent nearly 10 years teaching English in Japan, Hungary, and South Korea. He... more
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6/11/2010 David Petersen said: Richly illustrated, and based largely on sources inaccessible to the non-Japanese speaker, this book provides a rare glimpse into kagura (Shinto theater), a performance style with roots predating even noh drama. Coverage includes the history of the art
tags: japanese, japan, drama, theater, shinto, kagura

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