THE ART OF PUPPET-MAKING IN THE TEMURID PERIOD

Аннотация

This article analyzes the views of Husayn Voiz Koshifiy on the puppet theaters (the art of puppetry) that were widespread in the Middle Ages in Central Asia. The article describes the wide popularity of the art of puppetry, even indicates the spread of this art among the representatives of sufism. The article also highlights the fact that Husain Voiz Koshifiy did not limit himself only to depicting the art of puppetry, but provided valuable information about the content and types of this art. The article also outlines the views of Husayn Voiz Koshifiy on what kind of behavior and qualifications people who practice the art of puppetry should have.