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The Art of Kabuki
Title
The Art of Kabuki [videorecording].
Published
Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities, 1993.
Physical Description
1 videocassette (36 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Notes
Title on cassette and container: Kabuki.
Summary
"...Introduction to the 400-year-old tradition of Kabuki, explaining its origins and purposes, its literary sources, and the meaning of its symbolism. The program shows the rehearsal, preparation of costumes and wigs, and the performance of the Kabuki play, relates the makeup and music to the overall scheme, and explains the esthetic of Kabuki art" -- from the cover.
Variant and related titles
Kabuki [videorecording].
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
System details note
VHS format.
Also listed under
Films for the Humanities (Firm)
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