Japanese Theatre In Highlight

Author : Francis Haar,Earle Ernst
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781462913114

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Japanese Theatre in Highlight by Francis Haar,Earle Ernst Pdf

Words cannot explain to an outsider the sight and feel of the Japanese stage. And definitions and descriptions do not convey an exact image to people brought up on a concept of the theatre that differs so greatly from the Japanese as ours. In seeing something foreign, too, our eyes must be guided carefully, so that we know what we are seeing and how to look at it profitably. All of us are to be grateful for this book, because now, without leaving our countries, or for that matter our armchairs, we can peer at leisure into expertly selected, edited and glossed highlights of the three great classical theatre arts of Japan-Noh, Bunraku and Kabuki. The Fifty-four ensuing photographs, with their textual commentary, are the equivalent, in my mind, of fifty-four choice seats at some of the best performances in modern Japan and intimate visits backstage.

Author : Francis Haar,Earle Ernst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:164697676

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Japanese theatre in highlight by Francis Haar,Earle Ernst Pdf

Author : Francis Haar,Earle Ernst
Publisher : Westport, Conn : Greenwood Press
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0837139376

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Japanese Theatre in Highlight by Francis Haar,Earle Ernst Pdf

A pictoral commentary on the three great classical theatre arts of Japan.

Author : Ortolani
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004484146

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The Japanese Theatre by Ortolani Pdf

An up-to-date cultural history of the Japanese theatre in all its forms including primitive rituals, court and popular dance-drama, puppet shows and westernized plays, is narrated here for the first time in English by a western authority in the field. The book underlines Zeami and Zenchiku's secret tradition of the nō, explaining Zen-inspired spiritual teachings for the actor's training on the way to enlightened performance. It also gives relevance to the transformation of an anti-establishment entertainment by prostitutes into spectacular kabuki stagecraft, and to the modernization process which created shingeki modern drama, and moved it into the context of world theatre. The final chapter summarizes the history of western discovery of the Japanese stage. The illustrations, the indexes, the glossary and the extensive bibliography — including all major literature in western languages until 1989 — also contribute to make this volume a must for all students of the Japanese theatre, and for anyone interested in a better understanding of Japanese culture as mirrored in its theatrical component.

Author : Benito Ortolani
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0691043337

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The Japanese Theatre by Benito Ortolani Pdf

From ancient ritualistic practices to modern dance theatre, this study provides concise summaries of all major theatrical art forms in Japan. It situates each genre in its particular social and cultural contexts, describing in detail staging, costumes, repertory and noteworthy actors.

Author : Stanca Scholz-Cionca,Samuel Leiter
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-04
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9789004483057

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Japanese Theatre and the International Stage by Stanca Scholz-Cionca,Samuel Leiter Pdf

This well-illustrated work is the first attempt to bridge the gap between several specialized discourses concerning Japanese theatre. Central are problems of scholarly and practical reception of Japanese theatre forms in the West. The essays by a careful selection of internationally well-reputed scholars range widely through Japanese theatre, from the ancient to the postmodern, or, one might say, from kagura to angura. It deals with reception of Japanese theatre in the West, the treatment of the body in stage art and drama, Western influence, the impact of Japanese theatre practice and theory upon the actor’s training, and stage directing in the West. Readers will come across a wide variety of intriguing topics, such as lion dances, kabuki, nôh, folk theatre, taishu engeki, and several important modern playwrights, etc. This book truly promises to intensify future dialogue between the many disciplines concerned with Japanese theatre.

Author : Jonah Salz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-05
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1108458165

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A History of Japanese Theatre by Jonah Salz Pdf

Japan boasts one of the world's oldest, most vibrant and most influential performance traditions. This accessible and complete history provides a comprehensive overview of Japanese theatre and its continuing global influence. Written by eminent international scholars, it spans the full range of dance-theatre genres over the past fifteen hundred years, including noh theatre, bunraku puppet theatre, kabuki theatre, shingeki modern theatre, rakugo storytelling, vanguard butoh dance and media experimentation. The first part addresses traditional genres, their historical trajectories and performance conventions. Part II covers the spectrum of new genres since Meiji (1868-), and Parts III to VI provide discussions of playwriting, architecture, Shakespeare, and interculturalism, situating Japanese elements within their global theatrical context. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and prints, this history features interviews with key modern directors, an overview of historical scholarship in English and Japanese, and a timeline. A further reading list covers a range of multimedia resources to encourage further explorations.

Author : Samuel L. Leiter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781442239111

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

This updated edition adds well over 200 plot summaries representing each theatrical form in addition to: a chronology; introductory essay; appendixes; an extensive bibliography; over 1500 cross-referenced entries on important terms; brief biographies of the leading artists and writers; and plot summaries of significant plays.

Author : Aubrey Halford,Giovanna M. Halford
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781462904549

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Heart of God by Aubrey Halford,Giovanna M. Halford Pdf

Awarded the Noble Prize for Literature in 1913, Rabindranath Tagore (1861— 1941) is considered the most important poet of modern-day India. He was also a distinguished author, educator, social reformer, and philosopher. Today, Tagore along with Mahatma Gandhi are prized as the foremost intellectual and spiritual advocates of India's liberation from imperial rule. This inspiring collection of Tagore's poetry represent his "simple prayers of common life." Each of the seventy-seven prayers is an eloquent affirmation of the divine in the face of both joy and sorrow. Like the Psalms of David, they transcend time and speak directly to the human heart. The spirit of this collection may be best symbolized by a single sentence by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the renowned philosopher and statesman who served as president of India: "Rabindranath Tagore was one of the few representatives of the universal person to whom the future of the world belongs."

Author : Karen Brazell
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0231108737

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Traditional Japanese Theater by Karen Brazell Pdf

The first book of its kind: a collection of the most important genres of Japanese performance--noh, kyogen, kabuki, and puppet theater--in one comprehensive, authoritative volume.

Author : Ruth M. Shaver
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-15
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781462903986

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Kabuki Costume by Ruth M. Shaver Pdf

The attire of the feudal lords and ladies of old Japan, warriors, priest, courtesans, Edo-period dandies geisha, footmen, farmers— in fact, the whole array of Kabuki's colorful characters-is discussed in fascinating detail in this Japanese Kabuki book. From kimono and armor to undergarments, from wigs to foot gear, from swords to hair garments—no aspect of costume accessories is overlooked. Textiles and textile designs, in all their profusion of weaves, colors, and patterns, are carefully taken note of, and a number of important traditional designs are illustrate. Make-up and headdress varying formats of costume for specific roles, styles of tying the obi—all are expertly described. Of the numerous books in English dealing with the Kabuki theater of Japan, none so far has devoted itself exclusively to costume. Kabuki is compelling bringing about such art forms, yet it is the costumes that create the intrinsic, eye catching spectacle. Praise for Kabuki Costume: "A product of over fourteen years of meticulous study, Shaver's unique and authoritative analysis of the labyrinthine complexities of Kabuki costumery not only provides…a valuable reference work for scholar, but also an apt introduction for anyone seeking to understand the principles of Japanese visual arts and theatrical conventions."—Choice Reviews

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Japan
ISBN : STANFORD:36105013688952

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Japan Report by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alastair Phillips,Julian Stringer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781134334216

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Japanese Cinema by Alastair Phillips,Julian Stringer Pdf

Japanese Cinema includes twenty-four chapters on key films of Japanese cinema, from the silent era to the present day, providing a comprehensive introduction to Japanese cinema history and Japanese culture and society. Studying a range of important films, from Late Spring, Seven Samurai and In the Realm of the Senses to Godzilla, Hana-Bi and Ring, the collection includes discussion of all the major directors of Japanese cinema including Ozu, Mizoguchi, Kurosawa, Oshima, Suzuki, Kitano and Miyazaki. Each chapter discusses the film in relation to aesthetic, industrial or critical issues and ends with a complete filmography for each director. The book also includes a full glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography of readings on Japanese cinema. Bringing together leading international scholars and showcasing pioneering new research, this book is essential reading for all students and general readers interested in one of the world’s most important film industries.

Author : Faubion Bowers
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-08
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781462912186

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Japanese Theatre by Faubion Bowers Pdf

Japanese Theatre presents a full historical account for Westerners of the theater arts that have flourished for centuries in Japan. Kabuki, arising in the late seventeenth century, is the theater of the commoner. The successive syllables of Kabuki mean "song – dance – skill." The precursors of Kabuki were the puppet theater and the comic interludes in the stately, aristocratic Noh drama – all fully described by the author. In the modem era the Japanese have broken away from Kabuki, and their stage has shown a realistic trend. Left–wing theater groups arose in the 1920’s, were suppressed by the militarists, and then revived during the occupation. Appended to the historical chapters are Mr. Bowers's translations of three Kabuki plays: The Monstrous Spider, Gappo and His Daughter Tsuji, and the bombastic Sukeroku. This book, with its many excellent photographs, is a permanent addition to the West's knowledge of the exotic, exciting theater of Japan and its tradition of great acting.

Author : Amanda Clark,Sara Pecina
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780429590108

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Dance Appreciation by Amanda Clark,Sara Pecina Pdf

Dance Appreciation is an exciting exploration of how to understand and think about dance in all of its various contexts. This book unfolds a brief history of dance with engaging insight into the social, cultural, aesthetic, and kinetic aspects of various forms of dance. Dedicated chapters cover ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and hip-hop dance, complete with summaries, charts, timelines, discussion questions, movement prompts, and an online companion website all designed to foster awareness of and appreciation for dance in a variety of contexts. This wealth of resources helps to uncover the fascinating history that makes this art form so diverse and entertaining, and to answer the questions of why we dance and how we dance. Written for the novice dancer as well as the more experienced dance student, Dance Appreciation enables readers to learn and think critically about dance as a form of entertainment and art.