The Art of Kabuki

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Date
1988
Summary
An introduction to the 400 year old tradition of Kabuki, explaining its origins and purposes, its literary sources and the meaning of its symbolism. Also shows a rehearsal, preparation of costume and wigs and the performance of four Kabuki plays.
Publishers
Films for the Humanities (Firm); Nihon Hōsō Kyōkai
Subjects
Asian Culture; Japanese Culture; Performing Arts, Music; Asian Studies; Japan; Theater; Music; Dance; Kabuki
Locations
North America; United States; New Jersey
Collection
Films@UM
Unit
Distinctive Media Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Terms of Use
Access is restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Physical Description
35 minutes; color
Notes
Access
Access condition: campus-only.
Other Identifiers
Filename: lms-089943; Fedora 2 PID: umd:1343; Handle Identifier: hdl:1903.1/809; OCLC: ocm19366281; Catalog Key: alephsys001697463

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