Art Encouragement Prize for Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
1 appearances
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Edition 36 (1986) award
Onoe Kikugorō VII
おのえ きくごろう
Onoe Kikugorō VII
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Kabuki actor, Actor
Awards & Nominations
Japan Art Academy Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 43 (1987) award
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Theatrical, stage-focused performance styleTraditional kabuki acting emphasizing movement and recitation
- Recurring Motifs
- Tradition and roleGenerations and family names
Legacy
The Onoe Kikugorō name (regardless of generation) is known as an important lineage in modern kabuki, contributing to the preservation and development of stage arts and influencing many later performers.
Trivia
- Kabuki stage names are inherited across generations, so the same name can refer to different individuals.
- Passing down stage makeup, mie poses, and stage combat techniques is an emphasized part of the tradition.