Download or read book The Secrets of Noh Masks written by Michishige Udaka and published by Kodansha Amer Incorporated. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noh is a major form of classic Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century. This title introduces the work of the Noh mask artist Michishige Udaka. It presents photographs of 32 typical Noh masks shot in dynamic lightings and close-up angles. It features captions that explain characters of each mask. Noh is a major form of classic Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century. Many characters are masked, with men playing both the male and female roles. The repertoire is normally limited to a specific set of historical