Noh Japanese classical dance-drama

Provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the rich traditions of noh, traditional Japanese dance-drama. Drawing from up-to-date, specialized scholarship in Japanese and English, it takes an accessible approach useful for a range of readers, including students and researchers of Japanese culture and performing arts, as well as theatre practitioners. After providing an overview of the art, it traces its history from its origins to the present day. It also covers the different types of plays in the repertoire, and delves into staging conventions, including movement, music, and chant, as well as costumes, masks, and stage properties.