Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations Of Authentic Historical Examples
Author: Friedrich Perzynski
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: $12.95 AUD
: 9780486440149
: Dover Publications, Incorporated
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: 29 June 2005
: United States
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: Friedrich Perzynski
: Dover Books on Fine Art
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: 792.0952
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Description
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.