TY - BOOK AU - Okura,Shunji AU - Keene,Donald AU - Kamimura,Iwao AU - McIvor,Kirsten TI - Kabuki today: the art and tradition SN - 4770021356 AV - PN2924.5.K3 O48 2001 PY - 2001/// CY - Tokyo PB - Kodansha Intanashonaru KW - Kabuki KW - Pictorial works KW - Theater KW - Japan KW - Japanese drama KW - History and criticism N2 - This volume explores Kabuki, the Japanese theatre form that combines elaborate scenery, costumes, and musical accompaniment, making use of both crude and subtle theatrical devices. Topics cover the art and tradition of Kabuki, types of plays, favorite plays, male and female roles, leading performers, dance, music, costumes, the youngest generation of actors, and Kabuki revitalized. Extensively illustrated with color photographs. Presented in both Japanese and English. Oversize: 9x12". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ER -