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lcweb2.loc.gov
Historical development of the Noh theater, with an emphasis on the dance elements.
linus.socs.uts.edu.au
English translations of 13 Noh plays from medieval period. Multiple versions of each play show evolution of translation styles, as well as help to explicate the original text.
etext.lib.virginia.edu
Complete text of the Noh play by Zembo Motoyasu (1453-1532).
www.theatrehistory.com
The Carving and Painting of a Noh Mask
More than 30 examples.
www.pasar5.com
Introduces Noh and its history, with gallery of Noh masks and their production.
isweb11.infoseek.co.jp
An introduction to Japanese Noh theater by contemporary artist Paul Binnie.
www.artelino.com
Short description of the development of, and various elements in, Noh and Kyogen (comedy sketches performed as interludes between Noh plays).
www.iijnet.or.jp
Examines why noh is still very popular in Japan today, and far more than other forms of traditional entertainment such as kabuki or bunraku.
www.kippo.or.jp
Explains noh, its masks, and how creators make them.
noh-mask.hp.infoseek.co.jp
Offers collection of resources for people researching noh, its history, and activities.
jguide.stanford.edu
Noh Masks & Facial Expression Perception
Demonstrates illusory facial expression perception in Noh masks, with link to a research article on the effect.
www.kasrl.org