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 mdash; 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.
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