Автор: Perzynski Friedrich Название: Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples ISBN: 0486440141 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486440149 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 13190.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Combining elements of dance, drama, music and poetry, the performances of Japanese No theater are a highly stylized form of entertainment. Accompanying the sumptuous costumes worn during performances are elaborately carved No and Kyogen wooden masks -- major works of art in their own right. This book, based on a classic two-volume German study, presents a wealth of illustrations and information relating to these magnificent theatrical devices. A new, informative introduction and extensive captions derived from the original text and newly translated, accompany the heart of the book--more than 120 full-page plates depicting museum-quality masks worn by actors playing gods, warriors, demons, and monsters, beautiful women, feudal lords, mad characters, and supernatural beings. All 303 illustrations from the original two-volume work are included. A unique introduction to classic Japanese theater for Western theatergoers, this volume will also serve as an excellent reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of No drama.
Автор: Joseph Название: Masks of the World ISBN: 048641793X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486417936 Издательство: Dover Цена: 14020.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: Informative pictorial survey of many authentic cover-ups worn around the world over a wide range of historical periods. Images of a Kwakiutl dance mask of wood and skin from British Columbia, a terra cotta mask from ancient Athens, an 18th-century porcelain Harlequin mask, a Javanese demon's mask of
Автор: Smith A. G. Название: Masks of the World Coloring Book ISBN: 0486430391 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486430393 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 3300.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Masks that play important parts in religious festivals, theatrical presentations, and other events are the focus of this exciting coloring book. Thirty illustrations, all identified, depict these ready-to-color masks: papier-mache tiger from Burma (Myanmar), Roman gorgon, Chinese lion for a New Year's festival, Sri Lankan cobra, water spirit from New Caledonia, "Mud-Man" from New Guinea, and 24 other fascinating cover-ups. Coloring book fans will find this collection entertaining
Автор: Gaspas Dianne Название: Native American Masks Coloring Book ISBN: 048642054X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486420547 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 3300.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: In Washington`s God Michael Novak-one of America`s leading neoconservative pundits-and his daughter, Jana, uncover George Washington`s religious life. Finally the record is set straight on the most thoroughly misunderstood aspect of Washington`s life. The Novaks focus on Washington`s strong trust in divine Providence and see this belief as providing the unifying narrative to his monumental life.
