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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 301
EAN: 9780807615454
ISBN: 0807615455
Label: George Braziller
Manufacturer: George Braziller
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: September 30, 2004
Publisher: George Braziller
Sales Rank: 747722
Studio: George Braziller
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Renowned throughout the world as purveyors of beauty, mystery, and allure, geisha have come to represent the epitome of Japanese elegance and chic. The rich 250-year history of these performance artists is vividly presented in this volume, taking the reader behind the mask-like makeup and into the studios where they train and rehearse and into the teahouses where they entertain. Geisha have altered definitions of feminine beauty and identity and are the prevailing icons of Japanese womanhood. Their influence on Japan's decorative arts is documented by their beautiful kimono and hair ornaments and by the musical instruments and fans they use in their performances. The contributors to this book, all prominent specialists on Japanese culture, each consider a particular aspect of geisha tradition and aesthetics, from their music and dance to misperceptions of the profession by foreigners, from the portrayal of geisha as recurring characters in the theatre and film to profiles of talented women who choose this life and work today. Illustrated with woodblock prints and paintings as well as historical and contemporary photographs, this groundbreaking study also explores the dynamic tension between image and reality in the art of these exquisite entertainers. Geisha: Beyond the Painted Smile is a comprehensive presentation of geisha culture from its origins nearly three centuries ago to contemporary Japan. Disciplined performance artists of supreme grace and beauty, geisha are unique ambassadors of Japan's traditional culture.
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A beautiful book, this volume offers an excellent introduction to geisha traditions in Japan and fascination with "geisha girls" abroad.
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The geisha have long represented Japanese elegance and chic and have been popularized by the recent best-selling book and movie MAKING OF A GEISHA: for further insights on their history choose the lovely visual and historical pairing in GEISHA: BEYOND THE PAINTED SMILE. Over two hundred years of these performance artists is revealed in a survey of geisha training, rehearsing, and entertainment. Chapters hold fine essay contributions by prominent specialists on Japanese culture who each consider a ... Read More
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This is another coffee-table-crusher book on the subject of geisha; this particular work was put out by the Peabody Essex Museum to accompany an exhibit there. It is composed of a blend of elements, but they flow together fairly seamlessly.
There are a number of contributing authors, including the show's curator Andrew Maske as well as familiar names such as Liza Dably, Arthur Golden and Lesley Downer; they address different aspects of the geisha world, such as why geisha even exist, ... Read More
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