Dance Fan Forest - Bukyo Senrin

Japanese: 舞曲扇林 - ぶきょくせんりん

A theoretical book on Kabuki, focusing on dance. Written by Kawarazaki Gonnosuke I. The publication date is unknown as there is no publication note, but it is assumed to have been written and published around 1689 (Genroku 2). It consists of 2 volumes and 28 articles. Articles 1 to 11 explain the origins of Kabuki, which focuses on dance, such as the origins of Wakashu Kabuki and the Jurokuban Komai. Articles 12 to 14 discuss the essence of dance technique, taking up the six styles of "Kyojitsukeikyokuheiten," and describing the dancing of famous actors who should serve as models. Articles 15 to 17 are treatises on the technical aspects of dance.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

舞踊を中心とする歌舞伎の理論書。初世河原崎権之助著。刊記を欠くため刊行年月は不明であるが，1689年(元禄2)ごろの成立，刊行と推測される。2巻。28ヵ条から成る。第1～11条は若衆歌舞伎や十六番小舞の始まりなど，舞踊を主とする歌舞伎の由来について説く。第12～14条は〈虚実景曲平転〉の六態を取り上げて，舞の技巧の本質を論じ，手本となるべき諸名優の舞ぶりについて記している。第15～17条は舞の技術的な面に関する論考。

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