Nineteenth Century Japanese Actor Prints

Synopsis

The Japanese colour woodblock prints of Kabuki actors from the period 1820-1856 featured on this slide set were published in Edo (modern Tokyo) and Osaka. Most of the prints directly reflect the energy and confidence of a Kabuki that was vigorous, creative and still evolving. They show a variety of characters and scenes popular with the mass audiences of the time.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; 36 slides. col.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1995 sale: £40.00 (inclusive)

Documentation

Accompaying notes.

Subjects

Art; Drama

Keywords

Kabuki; prints; theatre - Japanese; woodcuts

Credits

Producer

T J Clark

Production Company

Name

Central St Martins College of Art & Design

Distributor

Name

The Development Unit

Phone

020 7514 7015

Fax

020 7514 7016

Address

Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AP