An interpretative study on the representation of Zen in the Kabuki and anime inspired geisha segment of the 2001 Drowned World Tour of Madonna
This is a study on Zen as applied to contemporary western pop culture material. The researcher provides an interpretation of the geisha segment of the 2001 Drowned World Tour of Madonna to prove that this Zen inspired Kabuki production is an expression of high art. The study will also analyze the po...
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| Language: | English |
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2007
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| Online Access: | https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/3573 |
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| Institution: | De La Salle University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | This is a study on Zen as applied to contemporary western pop culture material. The researcher provides an interpretation of the geisha segment of the 2001 Drowned World Tour of Madonna to prove that this Zen inspired Kabuki production is an expression of high art. The study will also analyze the political message of the geisha segment against the backdrop of Kabuki, anime, and Japanese History. In the process, the researcher discussed how the theme of violence in a pop culture production can be used to express a positive message of hope and humanity. |
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