{"product_id":"an-invitation-to-kagura-hidden-gem-of-the-traditional-japanese-performing-arts-hidden-gem-of-the-traditional-japanese-performing-arts-1847530060","title":"An Invitation to Kagura: Hidden Gem of the Traditional Japanese Performing Arts: Hidden Gem of the Traditional Japanese Performing Arts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1847530060\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Petersen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated, and based largely on sources inaccessible to the non-Japanese speaker, this book provides a rare glimpse into kagura (Shinto theater), a performance style with roots predating even noh drama. Coverage includes the history of the art; the kagura stage; schools of performance; synopses of plays and ceremonies; movement and choreography; kagura costumes; masks and mask-making; implements, decorations and special effects; the music of kagura; and related folk arts. There are also additional sections with comparative materials on noh and kabuki. A new world of theater awaits...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51882608492832,"sku":"NEW1847530060","price":42.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/71sNuCFGUIL.jpg?v=1781846798","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/an-invitation-to-kagura-hidden-gem-of-the-traditional-japanese-performing-arts-hidden-gem-of-the-traditional-japanese-performing-arts-1847530060","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}