Chushingura and the Floating World - The Representation of Kanadehon Chushingura in Ukiyo-E Prints

Kanadehon Chushingura has been one of the most popular bunraku and kabuki plays. This fascinating study explores the full spectrum of ukiyo-e (floating world) representations of the Chushingura story. Essential reading for all students of Japanese theatre, the history of Japanese art and the social history of Japan.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Kanadehon Chushingura: The representation of Chushingura in Ukiyo-e; 3. Plates;

About the author

Authored by Bell, David

Summary

Kanadehon Chushingura has been one of the most popular bunraku and kabuki plays. This fascinating study explores the full spectrum of ukiyo-e (floating world) representations of the Chushingura story. Essential reading for all students of Japanese theatre, the history of Japanese art and the social history of Japan.

Product details

• Authors: David Bell, David (University of Leeds Bell
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2016
• EAN: 9781138970724
• ISBN: 978-1-138-97072-4
• No. of pages: 180
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; Japan, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, ART / History / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, Japanese, LITERARY CRITICISM / Asian / General, ART / Asian / General, ART / Asian / Japanese, ART / Prints, LITERARY CRITICISM / Asian / Japanese, History of Art, Social and cultural history, Prints & printmaking, East Asia, Far East, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Oriental art, Prints and printmaking, Literary studies: plays and playwrights