Zeami statue, Tadashiji Temple Collection
Zeami(1363-1443)
Zeami Motokiyo was a Japanese playwright. He was introduced to Noh theater at a young age by his father, Kan'ami.
Zeami had the opportunity to perform in front of the Shōgun, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu who was impressed by the young actor and provided him with an education in classical literature and philosophy.
Zeami mixed a variety of Classical and Modern themes in his writing, and made use of Japanese and Chinese traditions. He incorporated numerous themes of Zen Buddhism into his works.
He wrote between 30 to 50 play. He also wrote many treatises about Noh, discussing the philosophy of performance. These treatises are the oldest known works on the philosophy of drama in Japanese literature, but did not see popular circulation until the 20th-century.
Zeami had the opportunity to perform in front of the Shōgun, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu who was impressed by the young actor and provided him with an education in classical literature and philosophy.
Zeami mixed a variety of Classical and Modern themes in his writing, and made use of Japanese and Chinese traditions. He incorporated numerous themes of Zen Buddhism into his works.
He wrote between 30 to 50 play. He also wrote many treatises about Noh, discussing the philosophy of performance. These treatises are the oldest known works on the philosophy of drama in Japanese literature, but did not see popular circulation until the 20th-century.
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