An Introduction To Japanese Folk Performing Arts

Author : Terence A. Lancashire
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781317181699

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An Introduction to Japanese Folk Performing Arts by Terence A. Lancashire Pdf

Japanese folk performing arts incorporate a body of entertainments that range from the ritual to the secular. They may be the ritual dances at Shinto shrines performed to summon and entertain deities; group dances to drive away disease-bearing spirits; or theatrical mime to portray the tenets of Buddhist teachings. These ritual entertainments can have histories of a thousand years or more and, with such histories, some have served as the inspiration for the urban entertainments of no, kabuki and bunraku puppetry. The flow of that inspiration, however, has not always been one way. Elements taken from these urban forms could also be used to enhance the appeal of ritual dance and drama. And, in time, these urban entertainments too came to be performed in rural or regional settings and today are similarly considered folk performing arts. Professor Terence Lancashire provides a valuable introductory guide to the major performance types as understood by Japanese scholars.

Author : Barbara E. Thornbury
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0791432556

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The Folk Performing Arts by Barbara E. Thornbury Pdf

Addresses issues concerning the survival and preservation of traditional culture by examining Japan's folk performing arts and the public policies that affect them.

Author : Samuel L. Leiter
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780810865143

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Historical Dictionary of Japanese Traditional Theatre by Samuel L. Leiter Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of Japanese Traditional Theatre covers all four genres (nT, kyTgen, bunraku, and kabuki), providing information on nearly every aspect, including actors, theatres, companies, history, makeup, costumes, masks, biographies, theories, training, music, religion, criticism, and many more. This is done through hundreds of dictionary entries arranged alphabetically with abundant cross-references, a general introduction, a chronology, and a special glossary of all terms mentioned in the text but not provided with their own entries, all of which can be supplemented by consulting the most extensive bibliography of English-language Japanese theatre books, articles, and websites presently available.

Author : Barbara Thornbury
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780472029280

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America's Japan and Japan's Performing Arts by Barbara Thornbury Pdf

America’s Japan and Japan’s Performing Arts studies the images and myths that have shaped the reception of Japan-related theater, music, and dance in the United States since the 1950s. Soon after World War II, visits by Japanese performing artists to the United States emerged as a significant category of American cultural-exchange initiatives aimed at helping establish and build friendly ties with Japan. Barbara E. Thornbury explores how “Japan” and “Japanese culture” have been constructed, reconstructed, and transformed in response to the hundreds of productions that have taken place over the past sixty years in New York, the main entry point and defining cultural nexus in the United States for the global touring market in the performing arts. The author’s transdisciplinary approach makes the book appealing to those in the performing arts studies, Japanese studies, and cultural studies.

Author : Amaury Saint-Gilles
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781462917365

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Mingei: Japan's Enduring Folk Arts by Amaury Saint-Gilles Pdf

Explore Japanese folk art—called mingei—with this beautifully illustrated book. Mingei literally means the "arts of the people" and is a treasured expression of Japanese culture and history. This book of Japanese folk art introduces 116 exquisite and interesting Japanese pieces, describing their origins, showing how they are made and used, and relating the background of myth and folklore associated with each. Illustrated with many line drawings and color photographs, Mingei offers readers a concise and informative introduction to a rich and varied artistic tradition.

Author : Hugo Munsterberg
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Folk art
ISBN : IND:30000028594970

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The Folk Arts of Japan by Hugo Munsterberg Pdf

" ... Deals with a rediscovered branch of Japanese art which, in the straightforward beauty of its products, is currently delighting the Western world. Although these folkcraft creations have their.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Global Oriental
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-07-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9789004213197

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Performing Japan by Anonim Pdf

Timing & Time Perception Review is the forum for all psychophysical, neuroimaging, pharmacological, computational, and theoretical advances on the topic of timing and time perception in humans and other animals. Timing & Time Perception Review has a multidisciplinary approach to the synergy of: Neuroscience and Philosophy for understanding the concept of time, Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence for adapting basic research to artificial agents, Psychiatry, Neurology, Behavioral and Computational Sciences for neuro-rehabilitation and modeling of the disordered brain, to name just a few.

Author : David Young,Michiko Young
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781462906574

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The Art of Japanese Architecture by David Young,Michiko Young Pdf

The Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a discussion of early prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of works by important modern Japanese architects. Along the way it discusses the iconic buildings and architectural styles for which Japan is so justly famous--from elegant Shinden and Sukiya aristocratic villas like the Kinkakuji "Golden Pavilion" in Kyoto, to imposing Samurai castles like Himeji and Matsumoto, and tranquil Zen Buddhist gardens and tea houses to rural Minka thatched-roof farmhouses and Shinto shrines. Each period in the development of Japan's architecture is described in detail and the most important structures are shown and discussed--including dozens of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The aesthetic trends in each period are presented within the context of Japanese society at the time, providing a unique in-depth understanding of the way Japanese architectural styles and buildings have developed over time and the great variety that is visible today. The book is profusely illustrated with hundreds of hand-drawn 3D watercolor illustrations and color photos as well as prints, maps and diagrams. The new edition features dozens of new photographs and a handy hardcover format that is perfect for travelers.

Author : 中村雅之
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UCSD:31822036903615

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英訳付き 1冊でわかる日本の古典芸能 by 中村雅之 Pdf

9つの芸能を日本語と英語で初心者向きに解説

Author : Ronald Cavaye,Paul Griffith,Akihiko Senda
Publisher : Kodansha
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 477002987X

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A Guide to the Japanese Stage by Ronald Cavaye,Paul Griffith,Akihiko Senda Pdf

Japan has a wide range of unique, highly refined performing arts that haveeveloped over centuries. This guide provides a brief history andntroduction to the features of each genre, together with recommendations oflays that are accessible to non-Japanese audiences. Brief synopses arerovided to approximately fifty selected plays, and well-known popularompanies, actors, writers, and directors are introduced. The text is widelyllustrated, and includes information about theatre listings, how to getickets, and which plays are available on DVD. It will be invaluable fornyone planning a visit to Japan and keen to experience its theatre firsthand,s well as providing additional insights for students of Japanese theatrend literature.

Author : David Petersen
Publisher : David Petersen
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-13
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781847530066

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An Invitation to Kagura: Hidden Gem of the Traditional Japanese Performing Arts by David Petersen Pdf

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; implements, decorations and special effects; the music of kagura; and related folk arts. There are also additional sections with comparative materials on noh and kabuki. A new world of theater awaits...

Author : Jennifer Milioto Matsue
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781317649540

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Focus: Music in Contemporary Japan by Jennifer Milioto Matsue Pdf

Focus: Music in Contemporary Japan explores a diversity of musics performed in Japan today, ranging from folk song to classical music, the songs of geisha to the screaming of underground rock, with a specific look at the increasingly popular world of taiko (ensemble drumming). Discussion of contemporary musical practice is situated within broader frames of musical and sociopolitical history, processes of globalization and cosmopolitanism, and the continued search for Japanese identity through artistic expression. It explores how the Japanese have long negotiated cultural identity through musical practice in three parts: Part I, "Japanese Music and Culture," provides an overview of the key characteristics of Japanese culture that inform musical performance, such as the attitude towards the natural environment, changes in ruling powers, dominant religious forms, and historical processes of cultural exchange. Part II, "Sounding Japan," describes the elements that distinguish traditional Japanese music and then explores how music has changed in the modern era under the influence of Western music and ideology. Part III, "Focusing In: Identity, Meaning and Japanese Drumming in Kyoto," is based on fieldwork with musicians and explores the position of Japanese drumming within Kyoto. It focuses on four case studies that paint a vivid picture of each respective site, the music that is practiced, and the pedagogy and creative processes of each group. The accompanying CD includes examples of Japanese music that illustrate specific elements and key genres introduced in the text. A companion website includes additional audio-visual sources discussed in detail in the text. Jennifer Milioto Matsue is an Associate Professor at Union College and specializes in modern Japanese music and culture.

Author : Naoyuki Suda,Kazuo Daijō,Anthony Rausch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Art
ISBN : IND:30000076363872

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The Birth of Tsugaru Shamisen Music by Naoyuki Suda,Kazuo Daijō,Anthony Rausch Pdf

Author : Hugo Münsterberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Folk art
ISBN : OCLC:610355977

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The Folk Arts of Japan by Hugo Münsterberg Pdf

Author : Faubion Bowers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Theater
ISBN : 1258796678

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Japanese Theatre by Faubion Bowers Pdf