IWE'96 Kyoto Pavilion-library



Japanese is here.
日本語はこちらです。


MASK for "KYOGEN" 
Owned by Kyogen performer, Sengoro Shigeyama family
"KITSUNE" "BUAKU" "OTO"
fox goblin weman
Used for "TSURIGITSUNE"
Generally used for gobrin players, or Enma player in "ASAHINA"
Used for the weman who is Saburo Gyobu's sister Oto in "MAKURAMONOGURUI".
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about Kyogen

Kyogen is a classical form of comedy, with its origins in the 14th century, which has kept the same form since the early 16th century. Having the same history as Kyogen and played on the stage, Noh is musical drama with dancing like opera or musicals, whereas Kyogen is a drama with dialogue and realistic acting. In this sense Kyogen can be described as the prototype of modern plays. With no stage props, Kyogen depends solely on action for all types of expression including changes of scenery and time, influencing modern drama despite its tradition of 600 years.