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In what year did Zeami die?

  • 1441

  • 1438

  • 1443

  • 1440

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In 1443, Zeami, the renowned Japanese playwright, actor, and theorist of the Noh theatre, passed away. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in the history of Japanese theatre and left an indelible mark on the art form. His profound insights and contributions to Noh theatre, including the development of yugen, a concept of profound beauty, continue to influence the world of theatre even today.
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