The Oxford illustrated history of theatre

摘要: Reaching back in time and across the world, The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, an authoritative lavishly illustrated new history, celebrates stage's greatest achievements over 4,500 years, from festival performances ancient Egypt to international, multicultural drama late twentieth century, Sophocles Aristophanes George Gershwin Harold Pinter. Here are playwrights, plays, actors, directors, producers, songwriters, famous playhouses, dramatic movements, more, accessibly attractively arranged so that everyone with a passion for stage can follow glorious procession this triumphant art throughout history cultures. Beginning origins theatre Greece Rome early civilizations Africa Americas, Theatre guides readers through full spectrum representation--from medieval mystery cycles miracle plays Renaissance Italy, Spain, England, France; Calderon, Shakespeare, Moliere Tennessee Williams, Oscar Hammerstein, Samuel Beckett; Golden Age Spain Dadaist movement avant-garde. distinguished contributors highlight what is most vital defining about any given period uncover means by which these distinctive were created. Throughout, book illuminates theatre's changing role within society, reasons popularity or failure production trend, interplay between other forms contemporary thought. It also gives due weight how scene backstage evolved centuries--the musicians, light, sound, equipment, set design--and crucial audience critics. Finally, there stimulating essays on Asian concluding account since 1970 editor John Russell Brown highlights contributions our best-loved lyricists. Spectacular color black-and-white illustrations bring very visual nature life, serving as accompaniment text. essential source reference anyone interested stage, students teachers seasoned professionals starry-eyed fans.