1st Edition

Japanese Noh Plays

By Toyoitiro Nogami Copyright 2005
    74 Pages
    by Routledge

    74 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 2005. Written for the benefit of travellers to Japan, this concise guide explains all aspects of the Noh performance, including the layout of the theatre, music, masks and costumes, acting, typical themes of the plays and appreciation of Noh theatre. Readers will gain insights into this fascinating aspect of Japanese culture and be well prepared to attend performances when visiting Japan.

    I. The Noh Theatre II. The Production. III Masks and Costumes IV. Classification of the Noh Plays V. The Making- of a Noh Programme VI. How to Appreciate the Noh Play VII. The Repertoire

    Biography

    Toyoitiro Nogami