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
  • : 12.95
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  • : Friedrich Perzynski
  • : Dover Books on Fine Art
  • : Paperback
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  • : English
  • : 792.0952
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Barcode 9780486440149
9780486440149

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.