JAPAN arts in MAPEH 8 Powerpoint presentation

topic in Arts 9 Asian arts

1. “We can’t waste time worrying about the what – if’s.” 時間を無駄にすることはできない 心配している もしものことを。 Jikan o muda ni suru koto wa dekinai shinpai shite iru moshimo no koto o.' ICHIGO KUROSAKI

2. KABUKI OF JAPAN LESSON 2

3. kABUKI A form of traditional Japanese drama with highly stylized song, mime, and dance now performed only by male actors. A verb meaning “act dissolutely” later interpreting word as “ka” for song, “ bu ” for dance and “ki” for art/skill.

4. KABUKI THEATER Known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate makeup worn by some of its performers Sometime translated as “the art of singing and dancing” Believed to derived from the word kabuki meaning “to lean” or “to be out of the ordinary” The expression kabukimono referred originally to those who were bizarrely dressed and paraded on a street. 6/5/2023 Sample Footer Text 4

5. KABUKI STAGE FEATURES

6. HANAMICHI A flower path, a walkway which extends into the audience via which dramatic entrance and exits were made Okuni also perfroms on a hanamachi stage with her entourage.

7. kogakudo Kabuki theaters that have both stages both in front of the audience and along the sides help create a bond between actors and viewers

8. Mawaro butal The interior of the theater contains a revolving stage

9. suppon A platform that rises from below the stage

10. hanamicho A walkway that cuts through the audience seating area to connect the stage with the back of the theater.

11. Main categories Jidaimono – historical or pre-Sengoku period stories (major events in Japanese Histor ) Sewamono – domestic or post – Sengoku stories, focused primarily upon commoners generally related to the themes of family drama and romance. Shosagoto – dance pieces

12. Elements of kabuki 1. Mie which the actor holds a picturesque pose to establish his character and his house name yago , is sometimes heard in a loud shout (kakegoe) from an expert audience’s appreciation of the actor’s achievement. An even greater compliment can be paid by shouting the name of the actor’s father Kesho

13. Elements of kabuki 2. Actors – divided into 2 categories Onna – gata - female roles Aragoto – male roles Kabuki plays are aragoto because of its super stylized masculine, heroic style

14. Elements of kabuki 3. Makeup can be through painting their faces and necks white, then adding stylized lines in red, black or blue. Red and blue are usually aragato roles , onna-gata playing young women have very little paint . A character’s makeup is decided by tradition.

15. Elements of kabuki Kabuki Makeup – provides an element of style easily recognizable even by those unfamiliar with the art form. Rice powder is used to create the white oshiroi base and kumadori enhances or exaggerates facial lines to produce dramatic animal or supernatural character.

16. Elements of kabuki Kumadori Color is the expression of the character’s nature Red – passion, heroism, righteousness, positive traits Pink – youthful joy Light blue – even temper Pale green – peacefulness Blue/ black – villainy, jealousy, negative traits Green – supernatural Purple - nobility

17. Kabuki performed in full – day programs The play occupies 5 acts Jo, an auspicious and slow opening which introduces the audience to the characters and the plot Ha , speeding events up, culminating almost always in a great moment of drama and tragedy in the 3 rd act and possibly a battle in the second act or fourth acts. Kyu, always short, providing a quick and satisfying conclusion

18. Elements of kabuki 4. Kabuki Props Flowing water is usually represented by fluttering rolls of linen or creatures like insects and foxes Props have symbolic meanings Fans are used to symbolize wind, sword, tobacco pipe, waves or food. 6/5/2023 Sample Footer Text 20

19. Elements of kabuki 5. Costumes Swung from sticks or manipulated by helpers who come on stage dressed in black hooded robesso Female wear an elaborate kimono and obi Pleated hakuma trousers worn by characters of sexes. Actorr playing both sexes often have supported midriff because a straight and curve less figure are regarded as the essence of beauty. 6/5/2023 Sample Footer Text 21

20. Elements of kabuki 6. Wigs Made of human hair, horse hair, bear fur, or yak – tail hair imported from Tibet Are important accessories with each costumes having its own type.

21. 1. A platform that raises the performers from below the stage in Japan’s kabuki A. Hanamichi B. Kogakudo C. Mawaro Butal D. Suppon

22. 2. It is a Japanese terminology which means male roles Aragoto Onna – gata Suppon Hanamichi

23. 3. It is the Japanese traditional drama. Kabuki Theater Peking Opera Nang Shadow Puppet Wayang Kulit Puppet Show

24. 4. In Kabuki theater art, fan as props symbolizes _____ Bird Insects Rain Wind

25. 5. The female characters in Kabuki wear an elaborate ________. Balinese costumes Kimono and Obi Saya and Barong Tagalog Xingtou