Japanese Theater in the World

Catalog of the largest exhibition of the century to focus on Japanese theater, this extraordinary volume illustrates over 700 objects, covering the whole range of Japanese theater and its history. It traces the history and continuity of Japanese theater, from its ancient roots and rural traditions to the court, temple and shrine, and examines each form, including N, Kabuki, Kygen, Bunraku, and But and other Avant-Garde theater. With illuminating essays by Hackner, Hayashi Kazutoshi, Laurence Kominz, Kusuhara-Saito Tanabe Saburosuke, Torigoe Bunzo, Gnther Zobel, and Gunhild Avitabile.