Japanese Noh plays : how to see them / by Toyoitiro Nogami.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nogami, Toyoitiro., author.

Series:

Japanese tourist library.

Japanese tourist library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nō plays.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (70 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Kegan Paul Limited, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Written for travellers to Japan, this concise guide explains all aspects of the Noh performance, including the layout of the theatre, music, masks and costumes, acting, dramatic themes, 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.

Contents:

Cover; JAPANESE NOH PLAYS; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; 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; Short Bibliography; Noh Calendar

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-136-20862-3

1-283-96179-2

0-203-04058-9

1-136-20855-0

9780203040584

OCLC:

827211066