An Invitation to Kagura: Hidden Gem of the Traditional Japanese Performing Arts
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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
Publisher | Lulu.com |
Binding | Paperback (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 376 |
ISBN-10 | 1847530060 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1847530066 |
Publication Date | 03/21/2007 |
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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
tags: japanese, japan, drama, theater, shinto, kagura
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