Japanism in the theater: kabuki makeup called kumadori in the collection of Edward Gordon Craig

Tuesday May 23 - 18H15-19H30

next meeting of Richelieu Colbert Conferences

Colbert Gallery, Auditorium
National Institute of Art History
2, rue Vivienne ou 6 rue des Petits Champs
75002 Paris

The Edward Gordon Craig Theater theorist's collection (1872-1966) contains a remarkable series of Japanese prints depicting kumadori. These makeups are used in one of the classic kabuki directories where they characterize each role. Tools in the service of acting, they echo Craig's thoughts on the use of masks. Their study brings a new light on Japonisme at the theater at the beginning of the XXe century.

Intervenants:

  • Coralie Castel (BnF)
  • Pascal Griolet (Inalco)
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