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PACIFIC RIM!
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Noh Drama
Originated with simple popular folk dances and plays
By 14th century, became symbolic dances of importance
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The Stage
Almost bare, open on three sides
No curtain, no background scenery except for a pine tree painted near rear wall
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The Actors
Two actors– The protagonistUsually the spirit of a person trapped on
earth by worldly desires but longing for salvation
The AssistantHelps protagonist into Nirvana, the
Buddhist version of Heaven
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KABUKI
Founded in the 17th century by an actress named Okuri.
By mid-17th century, Kabuki was very popular.
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The Stage
Rectangular platformAudience on all three sides (THRUST STAGE)Trap doors, which added opportunities for tricks and surprises2 bridges built forward into the audience for more affective entrances
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The ActorsOnly males were allowed to act
Onnagata’s were males who specialized in women’s roles
They must be a dancer and a pantomimist, in order to get the full affect of the play
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ChikamatsuLived from 1660-1724He was considered the “Shakespeare of Japan”His plays range from heroic tragedy to melodrama, and satire to farce.
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Haiku
Form of Japanese poetry
Centers around nature and natural things in the universe
5-7-5
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OrigamiOrigami is the art of paper folding. The word is Japanese, literally meaning to fold (oru) paper (kami).
Image from http://www.picture-newsletter.com/origami/origami-12.jpg
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History of Origami
First developed in China
Buddhist Monks brought paper to Japan in the sixth century
Figures made from origami shaped like animals, costumed people, ceremonial designs
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TextilesSilk textile process invented in ChinaOther Asian cultures followed suitPacific Rim became called “The Silk Road”
Image from http://www.zhejiang-silk.com/images/g8.jpg
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Ceramics
Overlords– EmperorCeramics named for Dynasty of EmperorExample at left is a Ming Vase, from the Ming Dynasty(This vase is worth more than $1 million.)
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