How did Japanese theater start?

Noh and Kyogen are the oldest forms of Japanese theater, dating back to the 14th century. It was developed by a man named Kan’ami and his son, Zeami. Noh is a very traditional and structured art form, with training for actors beginning as early as age 3.

How did Japan inspire the Western artists including the Impressionists? What is the Noh mask used for? What is the theater arts in Japan? What is Hashigakari? ¿Qué es el Hashigakari? O que é Hashigakari? What were Noh plays used to teach? How does contemporary art become traditional? ¿Para qué sirve la máscara Noh? Para que é usada a máscara Noh?