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.

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.

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To the glory of Rome! Rule one of the greatest empires the world has ever known with this outfit. With this regal costume, including the tunic, belt, and headband, you'll stand out like a emperor at any party.

Look great in a durable and high quality costume from Karnival! These costumes are great for any costume party during the year or for Halloween. Costumes ensure a long lasting costume for years. Not only can it be used for Halloween, it can also be used as a theatre costume for plays and skits. The costume also comes in a resealable bag to ensure it stays fresh and away from clothes moths and environmental wear and tears. Spot Clean only, as a washing machine can diminish the cloth.

This lovely flowing gown harkens back to an age of Gods and Goddesses. The soft double layered white gown has a lace-up back and delicate gold trim around the waist and sleeves. A matching shoulder scarf with gold ribbons is included and is held in place with an encrusted jewel. Available in S, M L and XL.

Set Include: 1Pc Tunic with Armour, 1Pc Cape Condition: New without tag Material: Polyester Color: Red & White(as pictures show) Tag No.---|---Recommended Size for Kids---|---Tunic Chest---|---Shoulder Breadth---|---Tunic Length---|---Cape Length ---M------|--------------4-6--------------|----31.0"/78cm---|------13.0"/33cm------|----24.0"/60cm----|----24.5"/62cm ---L------|--------------7-9--------------|----34.0"/86cm---|------14.0"/36cm------|----26.0"/66cm----|----27.0"/68cm ---XL-----|-------------10-12-------------|----37.0"/94cm---|------15.5"/39cm------|----28.0"/72cm----|----29.0"/73cm

*Choose from: Small (4-6), Medium (8-10) or Large (12-14) *Womens Toga Look *Gods and Goddesses *Dress, belt, drape and crown.

Wooden Roman Gladius Practice and Prop Sword.

Roman Empress Womens White Costume

*Tunic *Belt *Wrist Cuffs *Not Included: Sword & Sandals *Brand new in manufacturers packaging

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