Overview
From
before history was recorded to the present day, theatre has been a
major artistic form around the world. From puppetry to mimes and street
theatre, this complex art has utilized all other art forms such as
dance, literature, music, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Every
aspect of human activity and human culture can be, and has been,
incorporated into the creation of theatre.
In this Very Short Introduction
Marvin Carlson takes us through Ancient Greece and Rome, to Medieval
Japan and Europe, to America and beyond, and looks at how the various
forms of theatre have been interpreted and
enjoyed. Exploring the role that theatre artists play — from the actor
and director to the designer and puppet-master, as well as the audience —
this is an engaging exploration of what theatre has meant, and still
means, to people of all ages at all times.
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Readership: General readers interested in the concept and history of
theatre, as well as undergraduate and A-Level students studying theatre, performance, drama, and English Literature.