{"title":"Benito Ortolani","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenito Ortolani's works offer an insightful exploration of global arts and traditions, with a particular focus on theatrical forms. His detailed studies illuminate the cultural contexts and histories behind various performance arts, inviting readers to appreciate their enduring significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of Ortolani's books can expect richly researched narratives that deepen understanding of artistic heritage. His writing balances scholarly rigour with accessible language, making complex cultural subjects engaging and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-japanese-theatre-by-benito-ortolani-9780691043333","title":"The Japanese Theatre","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely recognised as the standard history of Japanese theatre for Western readers, this work by Benito Ortolani is now available for the first time in paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom ancient folk and ritual performances to modern dance theatre, \u003cem\u003eThe Japanese Theatre\u003c\/em\u003e provides concise summaries about each major theatrical form. It situates the genre in its particular social, political, and cultural contexts, integrating a vast array of detail on topics such as staging, costuming, masks and properties, repertory, acting techniques, and noteworthy actors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with illustrations and an extensive bibliography, this book serves both undergraduates and specialists as a reference and a cultural history of Japan seen from the perspective of the performing arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599501967596,"sku":"9780691043333","price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/535cf596b9b1e6427c3b368fe61d3acc.jpg?v=1778022288"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/benito-ortolani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}