The tradition of performing arts in Japan [videorecording] : the heart of Kabuki, Noh and Bunraku / supervised by Nippon Steel Corporation ; planned by Nippon Steel Human Resources Development Co., Ltd ; produced by Shin-Ei, Inc. ; written and directed by Hajime Funatsu ; NCS Video J/V.
This disc may not play in all machines or drives. Based on the book Nippon the land and its people, published by Gakuseisha Publishing Co., Ltd. Originally produced in 1989.
Summary:
"This episode introduces kabuki, bunraku, and Noh. It features a scene from Adachigahara that illustrates such distinctive features as the stark stage and stylized movement. The episode also includes a bunraku excerpt from Tsubosaka-kannon Regigenki that highlights the role of the narrator and the puppeteers. It offers scenes from Yoshitsune that show the flamboyant scenery, exaggerated gestures, colorful makeup, and acrobatics of kabuki." -- Container.
Series:
Japan: the land and its people ; no. 1.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)62074055
Locations:
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.