The attire of the feudal lords and ladies of old Japan, warriors, priest, courtesans, Edo-period dandies geisha, footmen, farmers— in fact, the whole array of Kabuki's colorful characters-is discussed in fascinating detail in this Japanese Kabuki book.From kimono and armor to undergarments, from wigs to foot gear, from swords to hair garments—no aspect of costume accessories is overlooked. Textiles and textile designs, in all their profusion of weaves, colors, and patterns, are carefully taken note of, and a number of important traditional designs are illustrate. Make-up and headdress varying formats of costume for specific roles, styles of tying the obi—all are expertly described.Of the numerous books in English dealing with the Kabuki theater of Japan, none so far has devoted itself exclusively to costume. Kabuki is compelling bringing about such art forms, yet it is the costumes that create the intrinsic, eye catching spectacle.Praise for Kabuki Costume:"A product of over fourteen years of meticulous study, Shaver's unique and authoritative analysis of the labyrinthine complexities of Kabuki costumery not only provides…a valuable reference work for scholar, but also an apt ... [Read More]

Kabuki A Pocket Guide introduces readers to the foundations of Kabuki—its history and its actors, its acting styles and its performance, its color and music—to the sheer beauty and joy of Kabuki.Kabuki, the popular theatre of Japan, began in about 1603 and is still flourishing today. It was the entertainment of the common people as opposed to Noh, the refined theatre of the aristocracy, and is a close relative of the Bunraku puppet theater. All the actors in Kabuki, even those who play female roles, are men and plays and dances deal with the love of the heroes and villains form Japans real or legendary past.Concise enough to take to performance, this pocket guide to Kabuki provides a wealth of fascinating information about plays, the actors, and their history. As only an insider can do, the author takes us behind the scene to meet the actors, attend rehearsal, and get a first-hand look at the makeup, costumes, sets and props that go into a Kabuki performance.

Aristophanes and Women, first published in 1993, investigates the workings of the great Athenian comedian’s ‘women plays’ in an attempt to discern why they were in fact probably quite funny to their original audiences. It is argued that modern students, scholars, and dramatists need to consider much more closely the conditions of the plays’ ancient productions when evaluating their ostensible themes. Three plays are focused upon: Lysistrata, Thesmophoriazusae, and Ecclesiazusae. All seem to speak quite eloquently to contemporary concerns about women’s rights, the value of women’s work, and the relationships between women and war, literary representation and politics. On the one hand, Professor Taaffe tries to retrieve what an ancient Athenian audience may have l appreciated about these plays and what their central theses may have meant within that culture. On the other hand, Aristophanes is discussed from the perspective of a late twentieth-century, specifically female, reader.

Although scholars have long considered the material conditions surrounding the production of early modern drama, until now, no book-length examination has sought to explain what was worn on the period's stages and, more importantly, how articles of apparel were understood when seen by contemporary audiences. Robert Lublin's new study considers royal proclamations, religious writings, paintings, woodcuts, plays, historical accounts, sermons, and legal documents to investigate what Shakespearean actors actually wore in production and what cultural information those costumes conveyed.Four of the chapters of Costuming the Shakespearean Stage address 'categories of seeing': visually based semiotic systems according to which costumes constructed and conveyed information on the early modern stage. The four categories include gender, social station, nationality, and religion. The fifth chapter examines one play, Thomas Middleton's A Game at Chess, to show how costumes signified across the categories of seeing to establish a play's distinctive semiotics and visual aesthetic.

Julius Caesar was one of the most powerful Roman emperor's and now you can portray him on Halloween in our Caesar Costume. This stately Roman ruler costume includes a white poly robe trimmed in gold, an attached over the shoulder drape in gold trim, a belt, and a regal looking head piece. Roman sandals are sold separately. Have a great time and be comfortable in this costume, just make sure not to get stabbed in the back.

Why Not Dress Up Yourself as a Super Brave and Rough Roman Warrior? Spooktacular Creations Roman Gladiator Halloween Costume Men. Features Tunic, Body Armor w/ Attached Belt and Cape, Velcro Shoulder Guards, Wrist Guards, Leg Guards and Two pin on Medallions! Not included: Sword, Shield and Sandals. The costume is soft, comfortable, and easy to move around in. Roman Empire Soldier Costume for Men. Super Durable. Superior Quality. 100% Polyester. NO MATERIALS Ideal for any Roman lover or Gladiator Warrior costume needs. Great for Halloween Costume Dress Up Parties, Male Halloween Costume, Soldier Costume Party, Greek and Roman themed Party, Festivals Costume Party Favors, Outdoor Activity, Everyday Play and More!

Roman Gladiaror Helmet; Molded Plastic, Ready to Wear, One size Fits Most Teens to Adults. Adjustable Visor and Side Plates. Full Feather Plume Crest is Removable.

With costumes designed for toddlers through plus size adults, Rubies has spared no effort to bring their customers the largest collection of licensed and traditional costumes, accessories and novelty decor items available anywhere. Whether for Christmas, Mardi Gras, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, or just play time - Rubies has you covered Family owned and family operated, Rubies has always focused on bringing your family the costumes items you really want from all over the world. From their 2-million square foot facility in New York City Rubies works every day to be an innovator in both manufacturing and design of scary, funny, historical, and mythical ensembles and costume replicas. So from witches to wenches to vampires to vagrants, from Graceland to galaxies far, far away, Rubies is sure to offer the seasonal items to inspire and entertain any time of year.

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The Assassin's Creed Odyssey Helmet Costume Accessory for adults will complete your Greek odyssey costume in glorious style. In addition to the nose and cheek guards, this brilliantly detailed golden helmet has an eagle design on top and a crest of deep red faux fur. This officially licensed helmet comes in a standard size that fits most adults and teens. This helmet is the perfect accent to your ancient Greek soldier or even a Roman Centurion costume. For maximum longevity, care for this latex and faux fur headpiece by spot cleaning only. Officially licensed Ubisoft product.

This handsome General wasn't satisfied, until he could have Cleopatra at his side. Costume includes a regal, long tunic and draped red satin toga with gold leaf printed design and trim. Includes wrist gauntlets and gold leaf head piece. (Four-Piece Set) Pair this with Dreamgirl's women's costume, "Cleopatra," for a stunning couples

Relive the glory of the Roman Empire with this fantastic red toga! Great for many different antiquity inspired costumes such as, Roman Senator, Consul, or General. Costume includes red tunic and rope belt. This item is great on its own, but would be even better with some of the other costumes and accessories from our

Relive the glory of the ancient world with this fantastic brown toga! Great for many different antiquity inspired costumes such as, a Roman Augusta or a Greek Queen. Costume includes brown tunic with attached shoulder scarf and rope belt. This item is great on its own, but would be even better with some of the other costumes and accessories from our