{"product_id":"noh-9781350371484","title":"Noh: Japanese Classical Dance-drama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis volume provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the rich traditions of noh, classical Japanese dance-drama.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Drawing from specialized scholarship in English and in Japanese, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The introduction provides an overview, describing noh from the point of view of both the audience and the practitioner. Chapter One traces the history of noh from its origins through stages of development and formalization to the present day. Chapter Two explores the different plays in the repertoire, discussing their structures, themes, and sources. Chapter Three delves into the staging conventions of noh, introducing aspects of movement, music, and chant, as well as costumes, masks, and stage properties. To conclude, this book raises questions about the current situation of noh and explores its potential future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Since its emergence in the 14th century, noh has been appreciated by audiences ranging from the intellectual elites to the warrior class, from the Buddhist clergy to commoners. Throughout its history, noh has influenced other traditional performing arts and, since the early 20th century, it has also been a source of inspiration for theatre practitioners outside of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 August 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 196 mm; Width 124 mm; Thickness 14 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781350371484\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dr Diego Pellecchia","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50250908434682,"sku":"9781350371484","price":30.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/9781350371484.jpg?v=1788832134","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/noh-9781350371484","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}