Kagura - performing arts mythical ...
Kagura is the world dances to reproduce Japanese mythology and history. Now, it has become the cultural identity of the people of this country.
Holy name dances of Kagura derived from native born of dance. Japanese ancient document records that, Kagura associated with the story of the Sun Goddess Ama - Omi terasu - kami. Because angry people goddess hiding in caves, do not give light to the world. Goddess of the festival and the other gods seduce the sun goddess out of the cave by dancing. There is sunlight, extremely happy, they celebrate, dance the dance of goddess of the festival. Since then, the Kagura dance was born, was circulated and people held a traditional ceremony.
In the performing arts indispensable Kagura costume and mask. So, it would be missing if we ignore the role of the craftsman for this traditional art.
Most of the masks in the performing arts Kagura are carved out of wood. However, Iwami Kagura mask is made from washi paper. Lines on the mask are presented vividly through the coordination of individual brush strokes and color.
In addition, Kagura actors also need to diverse costumes are created from the skilful hands of experienced artisans. Golden thread kinshi is expensive special materials used to decorate costumes Kagura.
Performance skills of the artist becomes more vivid, more spirit with the help of costumes and masks. The elements that form the colorful world of the performing arts mythical.
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