kabuki
Sign in to savethumb|The July 1858 production of at the Ichimura-za theater theatre in Edo. [[Triptych woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni III.|383x383px]] alt=|thumb|Onoe Kikugorō VI as Umeō-maru in |279x279px is a classical form of Japanese theatre, mixing dramatic performance with traditional dance. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily stylised performances, its glamorous, highly decorated costumes, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers.
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Kabuki is a classical form of Japanese theatre that combines dramatic performance with traditional dance, distinguished by its highly stylized performances, elaborate costumes, and decorative makeup worn by performers. It has been an important part of Japanese cultural tradition, as evidenced by its presence in major theatres and its documentation in historical artwork dating back centuries.
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25 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- 1603–1629: Kabuki
- 1629–1673: Transition to {{transliteration|ja|yarō-kabuki}}
- 1673–1841: Genroku period kabuki
- 1842–1868: {{transliteration|ja|Saruwaka-chō}} kabuki
- Post-Meiji period kabuki
- Post-war to modern day kabuki
- Super Kabuki
- Elements
- Stage design
- Appearances
- Performance
- Dance
- Music
- Play structure and performance style
- Famous plays
- Actors
- Major theatres
- Influence of kabuki on other art forms
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|The July 1858 production of at the Ichimura-za theater theatre in Edo. [[Triptych woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni III.|383x383px]] alt=|thumb|Onoe Kikugorō VI as Umeō-maru in |279x279px is a classical form of Japanese theatre, mixing dramatic performance with traditional dance. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily stylised performances, its glamorous, highly decorated costumes, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers.
Kabuki is thought to have originated in the early Edo period, when the art's founder, Izumo no Okuni, formed a female dance troupe that performed dances and light sketches in Kyoto. The art form later developed into its present all-male theatrical form after women were banned from performing in kabuki theatre in 1629. Kabuki developed throughout the late 17th century and reached its zenith in the mid-18th century.