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Hijikata Tatsumi And Butoh: Dancing In A Pool Of Gray Grits
Hijikata Tatsumi's explosive 1959 debut Forbidden Colors sparked a new genre of performance in Japan - an art form of contrasts, by turns shocking and serene. Since then, though interest has grown exponentially, and people all over the world are drawn to butoh's ability to enact paradox and contradiction, audiences are less knowledgeable about the contributions and innovations of the founder of butoh. Hijikata Tatsumi and Butoh traces the rollicking history of the creation and initial maturation of butoh, and locates Hijikata's performances within the intellectual, cultural, and economic ferment of Japan from the sixties to the eighties.
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Explores the provocative birth of Japan's avant-garde dance.
Who is this book for?
If you're curious about experimental dance or Japanese cultural shifts, this book offers an insightful look into how Hijikata Tatsumi revolutionized performance art. It captures the essence of butoh's paradoxical nature and the cultural backdrop of Japan's transformative years. Readers often find themselves immersed in the vivid history and innovative spirit that shaped this unique art form.
