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 Kabukis 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 obimdash;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; Shavers unique and authoritative analysis of the labyrinthine complexities of Kabuki costumery not only provides…a valuable reference work for scholar; but also an apt introduction for anyone seeking to understand the principles of Japanese visual arts and theatrical conventions."—Choice Reviews
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Book PrintingBy Jane R.The quality of the printing on this book is extremely inconsistent. Some pages are fine; while others seem to be at least fourth generation copies. Very hard on the eyes. I would think the publisher would want to do something about thishellip;it was extremely hard to read; as I had to put it down many times due to the quality of the print.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. wonderfull ;information packed little book on the History of the CelloBy steve garrettIm a professional cellist teacher ;and recommend this book most highly .A lovely little book that manages give a "big picture";despite its length page-wise.3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy UndinaWell written; easy to comprehend. Equally interesting for cellists and non-cellists. Helps studying for the major area exams in cello.