Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations Of Authentic Historical Examples

Description: Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Title:Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations Of Authentic Historical ExamplesISBN13:9780486440149ISBN10:0486440141Author:Perzynski, Friedrich (Author), Appelbaum, Stanley (Editor)Description: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 Binding:Paperback, PaperbackPublisher:DOVER PUBN INCPublication Date:2005-06-17Weight:0.64 lbsDimensions:0.29'' H x 9.22'' L x 6.1'' WNumber of Pages:148Language:English

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