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Noh Drama Originated with simple popular folk dances and plays By 14 th century, became symbolic dances of importance

The Stage Almost bare, open on three sides No curtain, no background scenery except for a pine tree painted near rear wall

The Actors Two actors– The protagonist Usually the spirit of a person trapped on earth by worldly desires but longing for salvation The Assistant Helps protagonist into Nirvana, the Buddhist version of Heaven

KABUKIKABUKI Founded in the 17 th century by an actress named Okuri. By mid-17 th century, Kabuki was very popular.

The Stage Rectangular platform Audience on all three sides (THRUST STAGE) Trap doors, which added opportunities for tricks and surprises 2 bridges built forward into the audience for more affective entrances

The Actors Only males were allowed to act Onnagata’s were males who specialized in women’s roles They must be a dancer and a pantomimist, in order to get the full affect of the play

ChikamatsuChikamatsu Lived from He was considered the “Shakespeare of Japan” His plays range from heroic tragedy to melodrama, and satire to farce.

Haiku Form of Japanese poetry Centers around nature and natural things in the universe 5-7-5

Origami Origami is the art of paper folding. The word is Japanese, literally meaning to fold (oru) paper (kami). Image from newsletter.com/origami/origami-12.jpghttp:// newsletter.com/origami/origami-12.jpg

History of Origami First developed in China Buddhist Monks brought paper to Japan in the sixth century Figures made from origami shaped like animals, costumed people, ceremonial designs

Textiles Silk textile process invented in China Other Asian cultures followed suit Pacific Rim became called “The Silk Road” Image from

Ceramics Overlords– Emperor Ceramics named for Dynasty of Emperor Example at left is a Ming Vase, from the Ming Dynasty (This vase is worth more than $1 million.) cchin0.jpg