The art of kabuki /

An introduction to the 400-year-old tradition of Kabuki, a form of Japanese theater, explaining its origins and purpose, literary sources, and the meaning of its symbolism. Shows the rehearsal, preparation of costume and wigs and performance of the Kabuki play.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Nihon Hōsō Kyōkai, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Format: Video DVD Physical Object
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2004]
Edition:English version.
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Description
Summary:An introduction to the 400-year-old tradition of Kabuki, a form of Japanese theater, explaining its origins and purpose, literary sources, and the meaning of its symbolism. Shows the rehearsal, preparation of costume and wigs and performance of the Kabuki play.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 DVD-video (approximately 36 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.