Kabuki
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Candid: / Taken at Tokyo National Theatre
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I love all things Japanese and I’m fascinated by their culture. Especially their art and literature. I love Kabuki theatre too but have only seen it on TV. Last night after struggling with the conclusion of my story set in Japan, I drew and painted this lady who came unbidden into my imagination. The underpainting is acryrilic overpainted and drybrushed with oil paint straight from the tube. Painted on circular board 40cms NOW SOLD! [edit] 1603–1629: female kabuki / The history of kabuki began in 1603 when Okuni, a miko (young woman in the service of a Shinto shrine) of Izumo Taisha, began performing a new style of dance drama in the dry riverbeds of Kyoto. Female performers played both men and women in comic playlets about ordinary life. The style was instantly popular; Okuni was even asked to perform before the Imperial Court. In the wake of such success, rival troupes quickly formed, and kabuki was born as ensemble dance and drama was performed by women—a form very different from its modern incarnation. Much of its appeal in this era was due to the ribald, suggestive performances put on by many troupes; this appeal was further augmented by the fact that the performers were often also available for prostitution.[1] For this reason, kabuki was also written “歌舞妓” (singing and dancing prostitute) during the Edo Period. In kabuki’s nascent period , women were the only performers in the plays. Soon women began attracting the wrong types of audiences and gaining too much attention from men. This type of attention raised some eyebrows and officials felt as if women were degrading the art of kabuki. In 1629, women were banned from appearing in kabuki performances. / Young kabuki actors were often sought-after by townsmen who followed shudo.Since kabuki was already so popular, young male actors, known as wakashu, took over after women were banned from performing. These young men could take the role of women due to their less masculine appearance and higher pitched voices in comparison to adult men. Along with the change in the performers’ gender came a change in the emphasis of the performance: increased stress was placed on drama rather than dance. Their performances were equally ribald, however, and they too were available for prostitution (also to male customers). Audiences frequently became rowdy, and brawls occasionally broke out, sometimes over the favors of a particularly handsome young actor, leading the shogunate to ban young male actors in 1652. Wikipedia
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I tried to go for an Ukiyoe style with the coloring. That would explain all the brushes. My inner self as a Kabuki.
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Several variations of Kabuki facepaint. If anyone wants any of the faces individually just send me a bubble mail and i’ll sort it out.
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A small rusting, tin box reveals oriental charm upon closer inspection.
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The San-ai building in Ginza, Tokyo.
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Just a random idea I had thought it’s look cool on a T.
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At midnight we don our wig and paint and our kimono / and go out of doors to see the wild and raging dancing snow. / When we go out to see the dance we see the swirl / of light and fire together dancing pearl on pearl. / Then we can go to the tea house near, / or go home and drink our warm rice beer. An original composition I made on the computer, done in 2002. One main dancer flys around the stage, accompanied by a leaf and smaller flyers like herself. / Featured in NORTHWEST ARTISTS June 11 2008
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This watercolor painting of a Japanese Kabuki dancer has a vibrant pink robe with details of dragons and fire plants. His fan of cherry blossoms contrasts the black and pink. All of the black is premixed, not store bought black paint. Therefore, there are variations of the colors throughout the paper.
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I love David Mack’s work and creations, and here played around with the same composition and feel
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KABUKI-ZA Theater, Ginza. Tokyo, Japan /
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Kabuki (歌舞伎 ,kabuki) is the highly stylised classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. The individual kanji characters, from left to right, mean sing (歌), dance (舞), and skill (伎). Kabuki is therefore sometimes translated as “the art of singing and dancing.” These are, however, ateji, characters that do not reflect actual etymology. The kanji of ‘skill’, is however generally referred to as a performer in kabuki theatre. The word kabuki is believed to derive from the verb kabuku, meaning “to lean” or “to be out of the ordinary”, so kabuki can be interpreted to mean “avant-garde” or “bizarre” theatre.The expression kabukimono (歌舞伎者) referred originally to those who were bizarrely dressed and swaggered on a street.
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Kabuki (歌舞伎 ,kabuki) is the highly stylised classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. The individual kanji characters, from left to right, mean sing (歌), dance (舞), and skill (伎). Kabuki is therefore sometimes translated as “the art of singing and dancing.” These are, however, ateji, characters that do not reflect actual etymology. The kanji of ‘skill’, is however generally referred to as a performer in kabuki theatre. The word kabuki is believed to derive from the verb kabuku, meaning “to lean” or “to be out of the ordinary”, so kabuki can be interpreted to mean “avant-garde” or “bizarre” theatre.The expression kabukimono (歌舞伎者) referred originally to those who were bizarrely dressed and swaggered on a street.
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Rage
by DigitalFoxInspired by hearing “Can I play with madness” by Iron Maiden ;o) With this image I am up to date again as I did it during the last two days. / The clothing is what is called “dynamic clothing” it acts on the pose of the figure and on a artificial wind (windforce) I installed in front of the figure. This is done by calcualting an animation. In the end you choose the frame of the animation that looks best (here it was the last one of 30).
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This was inspired by the book Memoirs of a Geisha / It is an acrlyic painting by me. / ‘I’m sure I raised my arms with my folding fan.. and my knees bent-for this was the position in which I made my entrance.’ pg. 268 -Memoirs of a Geisha
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I watched a PBS [Public Broadcasting Network] TV Special years ago on Japan’s National Treasures. One episode was on Kabuki, the stylized dance of Japan. The cast is still all male from tradition. The national treasure was a dancer that specialized in the female geisha parts. He had been trained since childhood and was passing his craft on to a new generation. My Geisha is not beautiful, but I have tryed to capture the drama and color of a wonderful form of theater. Here’s a good youtube video that shows what an expressive art form Kabuki is. Kabuki video Greeting Card For that bright flash of color or as a conversation piece in your decor use a small ‘Mounted Print’ on a plate easel, chic. Framed Print
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Colorful Kabuki mask on a backdrop of samurai swords.
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The ‘Golden Collection’ by Norval Arbogast I just received a reproduction on this card this morning. The color and detail are just as vivid and bright as you see on the screen, This image without border is available on prints, posters, and as wearable art on T-Shirts. Below is a good introduction to a beautiful art form, and I think—cool sounds, enjoy. Kabuki video
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Here’s a good youtube video that shows what an expressive art form Kabuki is. Kabuki video For That Perfect Gift Giving Combo, / Matching Gift Card Available
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