''Nōgaku'' (能楽) is one of the traditional styles of Japanese theater. It is composed of the lyric drama ''
noh
is a major form of classical Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14th century. Developed by Kan'ami and his son Zeami, it is the oldest major theatre art that is still regularly performed today. Although the terms Noh and ' ...
'', and the comic theater ''
kyōgen
is a form of traditional Japanese comic theater. It developed alongside '' Noh'', was performed along with ''Noh'' as an intermission of sorts between ''Noh'' acts on the same stage, and retains close links to ''Noh'' in the modern day; therefo ...
'' (狂言). Traditionally, both types of theatre are performed together, the ''kyōgen'' being interposed between the pieces of ''noh'' during a day of performances.
It has influenced the ''
Bunraku
(also known as ) is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka in the beginning of the 17th century, which is still performed in the modern day. Three kinds of performers take part in a performance: the or ( puppeteers ...
'', or Japanese puppet theatre as well as ''
Kabuki
is a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers.
Kabuki is thought to ...
''.
Nōgaku theatre was inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO on the List of
Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
The Proclamation of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity was made by the Director-General of UNESCO starting in 2001 to raise awareness of intangible cultural heritage and encourage local communities to protect them and t ...
.
References
External links
About NohgakuTHE NOHGAKU PERFORMERS' ASSOCIATION
THE NOHGAKU PERFORMERS' ASSOCIATIONTHE NOHGAKU PERFORMERS' ASSOCIATION
Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
Dances of Japan
History of theatre
Japanese styles of music
Japanese traditional music
Theatre in Japan
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