Aesthetic Impacts Of Noh And Kabuki
Aesthetic Impacts of Noh & Kabuki
My research for this presentation was primarily focused on the past and present aesthetic impacts of Kabuki Theater. The main discoveries of my research include the basics of Kabuki performance, the parallels to modern culture, and the intricate elements of Japanese stagecraft. My contribution to the presentation includes leadership in the form of scheduling group meetings, setting due dates for each individual’s responsibility for the project, and establishing a clear from of communication with the expectations for each group member so that we may accurately and productively meet the expectations for this project.
Basic Kabuki performance is a highly stylized art. In my research, I found lengthy rules and mannerisms for each character type. I discovered the physical discipline each actor must assume in order to properly imitate each character’s inner being. Much of the performance was focused on character stance, specifically the mie pose. This pose is often seen in a Kabuki piece, and offers a physical freeze of the most climactic moments. Other common rules include: shielding of the teeth, tucked in thumbs, and keeping the woman’s physical movements as miniscule as possible. Obviously, this form of entertainment is quite prestigious, and I’ve found that the Japanese people hold this art in tremendously high regard.
When discussing Kabuki’s influence in modern culture, one of the most interesting elements I discovered was the “David Bowie Is” exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum of London. This exhibit explored the influence of Noh and Kabuki on David Bowie. These inspirations range from stage costumes to his spiritual lifestyle. Bowie was tremendously devoted to Tibetan Buddhism, but it was Bowie’s mentor, Kemp, that encouraged him to become a true performer. On Bowie’s tours, his costume always represented a signature style. One such costume was the “Space Samurai”, an exotic representation of Japan’s fashion and
My research for this presentation was primarily focused on the past and present aesthetic impacts of Kabuki Theater. The main discoveries of my research include the basics of Kabuki performance, the parallels to modern culture, and the intricate elements of Japanese stagecraft. My contribution to the presentation includes leadership in the form of scheduling group meetings, setting due dates for each individual’s responsibility for the project, and establishing a clear from of communication with the expectations for each group member so that we may accurately and productively meet the expectations for this project.
Basic Kabuki performance is a highly stylized art. In my research, I found lengthy rules and mannerisms for each character type. I discovered the physical discipline each actor must assume in order to properly imitate each character’s inner being. Much of the performance was focused on character stance, specifically the mie pose. This pose is often seen in a Kabuki piece, and offers a physical freeze of the most climactic moments. Other common rules include: shielding of the teeth, tucked in thumbs, and keeping the woman’s physical movements as miniscule as possible. Obviously, this form of entertainment is quite prestigious, and I’ve found that the Japanese people hold this art in tremendously high regard.
When discussing Kabuki’s influence in modern culture, one of the most interesting elements I discovered was the “David Bowie Is” exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum of London. This exhibit explored the influence of Noh and Kabuki on David Bowie. These inspirations range from stage costumes to his spiritual lifestyle. Bowie was tremendously devoted to Tibetan Buddhism, but it was Bowie’s mentor, Kemp, that encouraged him to become a true performer. On Bowie’s tours, his costume always represented a signature style. One such costume was the “Space Samurai”, an exotic representation of Japan’s fashion and