Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples

Appelbaum, Stanley, Perzynski, Friedrich

New, information-packed introduction and extensive captions accompany more than 120 full-page plates of magnificent, elaborately carved, museum-quality masks worn by actors playing gods, warriors, beautiful women, feudal lords, and supernatural beings. A unique introduction to classic Japanese theater for westerners and an excellent reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of No drama. Captions.

EAN

9780486440149

Publisher

Dover Publications Inc.

Published

30 June 2005

Pages

178