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What is the traditional Japanese theater form known for striking makeup and ornate costumes called?
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Kabuki is a traditional Japanese theater form known for highly stylized performance, elaborate costumes and characteristic stage makeup. The tradition emerged at the beginning of the 17th century during the Edo period and became especially popular among urban audiences. The so-called kumadori makeup is particularly distinctive: strong lines and colors can emphasize a character’s personality or traits. Dramatic poses, expressive movement and spectacular stage settings are also part of the typical Kabuki style. Kabuki is now part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Kabuki is a traditional Japanese theater form with stylized performance, striking makeup and ornate costumes.
