Japanese Theatre. Between the Visible and the Hidden – Chuykova Polina – IS – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-17-177899-6
Japanese Theatre. Between the Visible and the Hidden
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Japanese Theatre. Between the Visible and the Hidden
14.99 €
The book "Japanese Theater: Between the Visible and the Hidden" explores the history of the Japanese stage and its distinctive artistic language. The reader will trace its path from ancient rituals and court performances to Noh and Kyogen theater, Kabuki and Bunraku, and then to Shingeki and contemporary theater.
How is the Japanese stage structured? Why are masks, makeup, and costumes so important? How do music, rhythm, and actorly movements create the unique atmosphere of a performance? The author reveals the concepts of beauty, time, the revealed and the hidden that underlie the strict conventions of Japanese theater.
A separate theme of the book is the meeting of Japanese and European theatrical traditions. It examines the emergence of a new theater, Japan's introduction to Western drama, and the fate of Russian classics on the Japanese stage, including the plays of Anton Chekhov. The history of theater is complemented by an analysis of its artistic principles and specific productions.
Japanese theater is presented here not as a frozen exotica or a museum relic, but as a living art. While preserving traditions, the stage is changing and engaging in dialogue with contemporary audiences.
This book will be of interest to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Japanese theater and Japanese culture.
How is the Japanese stage structured? Why are masks, makeup, and costumes so important? How do music, rhythm, and actorly movements create the unique atmosphere of a performance? The author reveals the concepts of beauty, time, the revealed and the hidden that underlie the strict conventions of Japanese theater.
A separate theme of the book is the meeting of Japanese and European theatrical traditions. It examines the emergence of a new theater, Japan's introduction to Western drama, and the fate of Russian classics on the Japanese stage, including the plays of Anton Chekhov. The history of theater is complemented by an analysis of its artistic principles and specific productions.
Japanese theater is presented here not as a frozen exotica or a museum relic, but as a living art. While preserving traditions, the stage is changing and engaging in dialogue with contemporary audiences.
This book will be of interest to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Japanese theater and Japanese culture.
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