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