Questions and Answers
Which of the following most accurately defines the term unities?
The oldest surviving theatre constructed during the Italian Renaissance is called?
Teatro Olimpico
The theatrical troupe I Gelosi was renowned for what type of theatrical performance?
commedia dell'arte
English acting companies would rarely perform the same play on two consecutive days.
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Commedia characters did not wear costumes.
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Unlike Pierre Corneille, Jean Racine's tragedies adhered to the neoclassic rules from the start.
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Humanism was a major focus of Renaissance literature.
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The stage in an Elizabethan public theatre was most like a contemporary?
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Unlike English Renaissance theatre, theatre in Renaissance Spain continued to include?
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Which of the following is NOT part of a Spanish corral?
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Written drama was probably the most significant art form of the Italian Renaissance.
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Theatrical activity was outlawed in England by the Puritans in 1642, which was the end of the English Renaissance.
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As in England, most Spanish acting troupes were sharing companies.
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Spectators, no matter where they were, were never far from the actors in an English Renaissance theatre.
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Italian pastorals imitated Greek satyr plays and were often overtly bawdy and sexual.
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Ornate, professionally staged, mythological allegories during the Jacobean period were known as?
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Critics were more influential than playwrights in formulating dramatic rules during the Italian Renaissance.
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Which of the following statements about Elizabethan private theatres is true?
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French theatre in the seventeenth century developed on its own trajectory, unaware of most of the Italian theatrical innovations.
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Which of the following was NOT a category of personnel in an Elizabethan acting company?
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The overriding concern of the neoclassicists was verisimilitude.
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Which of the following was NOT an audience space in an Elizabethan public theatre?
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Full-length secular plays during the Spanish Golden Age were known as?
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The scene-shifting method developed by Italian Giacomo Torelli is known as?
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Italian commedia dell'arte had no set text; it was improvisational.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of commedia dell'arte?
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Probably the best-known neoclassical tragedy is?
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Which of the following did NOT include women in their ranks?
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The Elizabethans perfected the art of painted scenery for the theatre.
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The proscenium arch was partially responsible for the move toward greater theatrical realism.
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Study Notes
Neoclassicism and Unity
- Unities: A mandate for playwrights emphasizing time, place, and action, established by Italian critics.
- Key focus on verisimilitude or the appearance of reality in dramatic works.
Theatres of the Renaissance
- Teatro Olimpico: The oldest surviving theatre from the Italian Renaissance, designed as a miniature indoor Roman theatre.
- Elizabethan public theatre featured a thrust stage, facilitating closer interaction between actors and spectators.
Commedia dell'Arte and Acting Troupes
- I Gelosi: A prominent theatrical troupe during the Renaissance known for commedia dell'arte, characterized by improvisational performances and stock characters.
- Costumes were integral to commedia characters, contradicting the misconception that they performed without them.
French Tragedy
- Jean Racine emphasized neoclassic rules in his tragedies from the outset, contrasting with Pierre Corneille's approach.
- Phaedra by Racine is regarded as a prime example of neoclassical tragedy.
Influence of Humanism
- Humanism played a crucial role in shaping Renaissance literature, highlighting the importance of human experience and reason.
Spanish Theatre
- Spanish theatre retained religious themes despite the evolution of theatrical styles in other regions.
- Full-length secular plays during the Spanish Golden Age were referred to as comedias, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Puritan Influence and Theatre Evolution
- The Puritans outlawed theatrical activity in England in 1642, signaling the end of the English Renaissance.
- Elizabethan acting companies mostly operated as sharing companies, emphasizing collaboration among actors.
Stagecraft Innovations
- Giacomo Torelli's pole-and-chariot system revolutionized scene shifting, enhancing theatrical productions.
- The proscenium arch emerged as a significant development, promoting greater realism in theatrical presentations.
Roles and Structures in Theatre
- Master of the Revels was not part of the personnel categories in Elizabethan acting companies, which included various roles essential for production.
- Critics during the Italian Renaissance wielded significant influence in establishing dramatic rules over playwrights.
Other Notable Points
- Spectators were in close proximity to actors in English Renaissance theatres, enhancing engagement.
- Italian pastorals were not often overtly bawdy or sexual, countering common assumptions regarding their content.
- The art of painted scenery was not perfected by the Elizabethans but marked a growing trend in theatrical design.
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