Japanese No Masks - Friedrich Perzynski - Dover Fine Art, History of Art

Japanese No Masks by Friedrich Perzynski and Stanley Appelbaum presents an information-rich study of traditional Japanese theatre masks. This paperback forms part of the Dover Fine Art, History of Art series and is published by Dover Publications Inc.

Key details

• Authors: Friedrich Perzynski and Stanley Appelbaum
• Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art
• Subtitle: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 178
• Publication date: 30 June 2005

Synopsis

A newly written introduction and detailed captions accompany more than 120 full-page plates of elaborately carved masks, presented as museum-quality examples. The selection includes masks worn by actors portraying gods, warriors, beautiful women, feudal lords, and supernatural beings.

Designed as a distinctive entry point to classic Japanese theatre for Western readers, it also serves as a reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of No drama.

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