What are the manifestations of Japanese kabuki?

/kloc-At the beginning of the 7th century, after kabuki came into being, there appeared a special entertainment place for it in Edo, which basically followed a set of modes of energy theater. Later, the audience increased and the content of the script became more and more abundant, so three pine trees in front of the actor's theater were removed, and in the middle of the17th century, the front curtain and auxiliary stage were added. Later, the two pillars in the foreground were cancelled, and the bridge corridor for the actors to take the stage was gradually replaced by two flower paths extending to the audience, becoming a special performance area for the actors. It is close to the audience, easy to communicate, and often can achieve good performance results. In addition to being used as a walkway, it can also be used as a theater space such as mountains and rivers; On the kabuki stage, the turntable is facing the audience. One side of the turntable close to the audience is a small platform, and the other side is a large platform. The two platforms are the places where actors go in and out and transport props. Behind the levee mouth is the second floor. In the modern kabuki theater, many advanced scenery and lighting facilities are applied to the stage, which enriches the artistic expression of kabuki.

The role division of kabuki is similar to that of Chinese Peking Opera, such as "female" is equivalent to "Dan", "enemy service" is equivalent to "purity", "heresy" is equivalent to "ugliness" and "end service" is equivalent to "baby life" and so on. Kabuki performances, like China's traditional operas, pursue freehand brushwork and stage movements are highly stylized. Every set of movements, such as singing, reading, doing and dancing, all come from life, which is not the same as life, but after artistic processing, they pursue a kind of oriental beauty with rich charm. For example, if you run, you just run in the same place, and you don't have to drive your body out of a distance with your feet. If you are crying, don't cry, just raise your arm to your face and keep your distance from your eyes.

Kabuki music is mostly used between scenes, or when actors go up and down. Kabuki's performance costumes are exquisite and diverse, including "small taboo clothes" as military uniforms, "hunting clothes" as official uniforms, "shoulder clothes", "big stripes" and "trousers" as formal dresses, Daming samurai clothes as aristocratic women's dresses, "long silk" and "water clothes" and "pot pleats" as civilian clothes. Kabuki actors also use all kinds of wigs. It is said that there are more than 60 kinds of wigs for actors and more than 40 kinds for actresses.

Kabuki performances do not use masks, but use a facial makeup method called "Yiqu", which has some traditions in feudal times. Because according to the traditional Japanese custom, showing an unadorned face in front of elders and respected people is a sign of disrespect and disregard for etiquette. Therefore, Ming, samurai and court dignitaries in feudal times must wear thick foundation on their faces when they meet the emperor or venerable person. Kabuki actors follow this example. Exposed body parts on the stage should be made up, and the face should be coated with thick white powder. On this basis, we should use black, red and blue to outline different characters and highlight their personalities. Kabuki performances have always paid attention to maintaining this makeup method, not only for the purpose of artistic expression, but also to show respect for the audience.