Chushingura and the Floating World: The Representation of Kanadehon Chushingura in Ukiyo-E Prints

ISBN-13: 9781138970724 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 180 str.

David Bell

Opis

Kanadehon Chushingura has been one of the most popular bunraku and kabuki plays. This fascinating study explores the full spectrum of ukiyo-e (floating world) representations of the Chushingura story. Essential reading for all students of Japanese theatre, the history of Japanese art and the social history of Japan.

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Kanadehon Chushingura: The representation of Chushingura in Ukiyo-e; 3. Plates;

O autorze

Authored by Bell, David