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Geisha & Maiko of Kyoto: Beauty, Art, & Dance
John Foster
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Description for Geisha & Maiko of Kyoto: Beauty, Art, & Dance
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This exquisite collection of photographs and interviews focuses on four of Kyoto's most beautiful geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha). First, the geisha and maiko were photographed at Kyoto's largest geisha dance performances and other important dances. Next, portrait sessions were held with each woman to capture the kata (forms or poses) of her favorite dances. The geisha and maiko were then interviewed about their photographs, giving the reader a rare insight into their artistic training. Finally, images follow one maiko from her last few days as an apprentice through her first few days as a geisha. Never before has the ... Read more
This exquisite collection of photographs and interviews focuses on four of Kyoto's most beautiful geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha). First, the geisha and maiko were photographed at Kyoto's largest geisha dance performances and other important dances. Next, portrait sessions were held with each woman to capture the kata (forms or poses) of her favorite dances. The geisha and maiko were then interviewed about their photographs, giving the reader a rare insight into their artistic training. Finally, images follow one maiko from her last few days as an apprentice through her first few days as a geisha. Never before has the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764332210
SKU
V9780764332210
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About John Foster
John Foster is a photographer and writer from New York City. He has lived in Japan for eleven years, and he has authored two books on traditional Japanese culture.
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