Japanese aesthetic views on the stage

Author: (Japan) Katsura Nobutsugu
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Publish Date: 1999-03-01
Features: Japanese theater is typically rich in unique beauty in terms of color, form, sound, and movement. However, sometimes we may not fully understand the plot or scenes of the play, ultimately making it difficult for us to accept it. But human theater possesses universality. Proving the existence of "common points" also clarifies the "differences" between them. Author Katsura Nobutsugu explores the aesthetic beauty of traditional Japanese theater, such as Kabuki and Noh, in this book. He examines the true beauty of Japanese theater from aspects such as stage design, music, performance, and props.