Question

What is the inportance of the kabuki theater in Asian theater art forms?​

Answer 1

Okuni's Kabuki was the first dramatic entertainment of any importance that was designed for the tastes of the common people in Japan. The sensuous character of the dances (and the prostitution of the actors) proved to be too disruptive for the government, which in 1629 banned women from performing.

Answer 2

Answer:

Kabuki is a highly stylized type of traditional Japanese popular play that includes singing and dancing. It has been a significant theatrical form in Japan for four centuries, combining music, dance, mime, dramatic staging, and elaborate costumes. The word "kabuki" originally denoted this art form's unconventional and frightening nature. The word is written in modern Japanese with three characters: ka for "song," bu for "dancing," and ki for "talent."

Explanation:

• The intricate kumadori make-up worn by some of its performers, the highly stylized performances, and the frequently glitzy costumes are all hallmarks of kabuki theatre.
• The mid-18th century saw the height of Kabuki's development, which began in the late 17th century.

• Kabuki theatre was named an exceptional universal value intangible heritage by UNESCO in 2005. It was included to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2008.

In addition to its distinctive dramas, vocabulary, and acting techniques, such as the mie, in which the actor strikes a distinctive position to establish his character, Kabuki theatre is also known for its distinctive music, costumes, stage props, and devices.

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