BUtoh
Research exercise
In preparation for you TPPP, it is essential that HL theatre students have researched the styles /practices that you choose to discuss within you oral presentation. Before we begin to practically explore Butoh, I would like you to engage in this research task.
The Birth of Butoh
Please watch Butoh: Body on the edge of Crisis from 3.00 - 15.34 and answer the questions below.
The Birth of Butoh
Please watch Butoh: Body on the edge of Crisis from 3.00 - 15.34 and answer the questions below.
1, What historical events prompted the advent of the Japanese performance style, Butoh?
2. What was the art form of Butoh reacting against during this period? 3. Who is considered to be the founder of Butoh? What was his first public performance and what themes did it explore? 4. How did the audience receive this performance? 5. What other art forms influenced art forms influenced Butoh? |
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About Butoh
Read the document below and take notes with reference to the questions below.
Read the document below and take notes with reference to the questions below.
6. Explain the term 'Empty Body' within the context of Butoh.
7. How does a Butoh artist's expression in movement differ to a western modern dancer?
8. Following reading About Butoh can you explain any connection/s you have noticed between Butoh and any other theatre styles you have studied?
Responding to Quotes
' The passion of the Butoh dancer is an inner one. What you see on the outside is always infinitely subtle. You see a trace of the emotion, never the emotion itself. In the west we have a tendency to throw ourselves against walls as a way to indicate passion. The Japanese just who traces, not unlike their prints, their art of leaving traces on paper. They disclose only just enough to allow you to imagine an inner poetic landscape. This is far more interesting.' Robert Lepage
10. Read the above quote.
a. What western styles do you think Robert Lepage is referring to?
b. Do you agree with his perspective on the difference between western and Japanese performance and styles?
Finding Beauty In The Grotesque
Watch Body In Crisis PART 2 from 5.28 - 19.33 and answer the questions below.
7. How does a Butoh artist's expression in movement differ to a western modern dancer?
8. Following reading About Butoh can you explain any connection/s you have noticed between Butoh and any other theatre styles you have studied?
Responding to Quotes
' The passion of the Butoh dancer is an inner one. What you see on the outside is always infinitely subtle. You see a trace of the emotion, never the emotion itself. In the west we have a tendency to throw ourselves against walls as a way to indicate passion. The Japanese just who traces, not unlike their prints, their art of leaving traces on paper. They disclose only just enough to allow you to imagine an inner poetic landscape. This is far more interesting.' Robert Lepage
10. Read the above quote.
a. What western styles do you think Robert Lepage is referring to?
b. Do you agree with his perspective on the difference between western and Japanese performance and styles?
Finding Beauty In The Grotesque
Watch Body In Crisis PART 2 from 5.28 - 19.33 and answer the questions below.
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11. Butoh has been described as 'finding beauty in the grotesque'. Following watching Body in Crisis, how would you explain this description?
12. Discuss the audience/performer relationship within Butoh performances. |
butoh video speed Challenge
By the end of this double block you need to produce a resource that you can refer to in preparation for your TPPP to ensure that you have research to support your oral commentary. It is vital that you evidence research during this assessment, particularly if you are a higher level student.
In pairs I would like you to produce a 7-10 minute video resource entitled 'Introducing Butoh' which details the information you found out about Butoh in response to the questions I gave you last lesson.
This video must be completed and given to me by the end of today's lesson (Monday 17th November).
GOOD LUCK!!!!
In pairs I would like you to produce a 7-10 minute video resource entitled 'Introducing Butoh' which details the information you found out about Butoh in response to the questions I gave you last lesson.
- It MUST include ALL answers to the questions above, but I would like you to particularly focus on the connections you can make between Butoh and other practitioners/theatre styles that you have covered during your theatre journey. This may require additional research.
- As part of your video please can you include a list of resources that would help you find out further information if you choose to discuss Butoh within your TPPP. Include a range of resources, do not just rely on websites.
This video must be completed and given to me by the end of today's lesson (Monday 17th November).
GOOD LUCK!!!!