Monthly Archives: February 2019

Kabuki, the art of Japanese Theater

Posted on 10/02/2019 by ronald972

#Kabuki is the traditional dance-drama theatre of Japan known mostly for it’s elaborate make-up worn by the performers. Kabuki began in 1603 as a new form of entertainment performed by an all female cast portraying both men and women in … Continue reading →

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Xu Beihong painter

Posted on 03/02/2019 by ronald972

We visit a man who has become one of the great Chinese painters of the 20th century. #XuBeihong (1895-1953) is known mostly for his portrayals of horses and birds but he was at the forefront of Chinese artists which felt … Continue reading →

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