Pietropaolo, Professor Domenico
The Commedia dell'Arte (Forms of Drama)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350144187
- author:
- Pietropaolo, Professor Domenico
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Methuen Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.24 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Drama,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Commedia Dell'Arte: A Dramatic Form in Evolution This authoritative overview explores the development and impact of commedia dell'arte, a dramatic form that originated in Renaissance Italy. The book examines three key aspects of its evolution: the changing roles of performers and playwrights, improvisatory scenarios and scripted performance, and its function as a vehicle for social criticism. Through this study, new insights are gained into the role of women performers, the ideological discourse of commedia dell'arte, and its adaptation into hybrid forms. The book sheds light on how commedia dell'arte reflected and influenced the social attitudes of its time, including the alienation of ethnic minorities in complicity with its audience. By understanding the evolution of commedia dell'arte, readers can gain a deeper appreciation for its significance as a cultural phenomenon that continues to shape our understanding of drama and performance today.
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