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Chinese Kabuki Masks
History of Chinese Theatre Kabuki – MOST POPULAR Invented 16th century Inventor- Okuni Tokugawa Shogun tried get rid of Kabuki For lower class and merchants
Noh play Invented- 14th century Inventor- Kannami and Zeami For upper class people
Bunraku Invented- 16th Century Inventor- Takemoto Gidayu For everyone
Kabuki • Props are VERY important
– Colorful costumes– Wigs– Heavy makeup/masks
• Scenery– Anything– Fun/funny/pleasant– Lots of color
• Actors– All men– Detailed costumes/masks
• Mood– Action packed and loud– funny
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