Chushingura and the Floating World
The Representation of Kanadehon Chushingura in Ukiyo-e Prints
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
| Author: | David Bell | ISBN: | 9781134277858 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 23, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | David Bell |
| ISBN: | 9781134277858 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 23, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
