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What is aesthetics?
What is aesthetics?
Perception of things through the senses, as opposed to using logic.
What did Susan Langer say about art?
What did Susan Langer say about art?
All art is a form of virtual reality.
What is theatre?
What is theatre?
Theatre is a form of virtual behavior and human made.
What is another word for 'Representation'?
What is another word for 'Representation'?
What did Aristotle write?
What did Aristotle write?
Theatre is an ___ that occurs in time.
Theatre is an ___ that occurs in time.
For a play to come alive, what do you have to have?
For a play to come alive, what do you have to have?
Aristotle was ___'s student.
Aristotle was ___'s student.
In theatre, everything that happens is occurring when?
In theatre, everything that happens is occurring when?
What are the six components of drama?
What are the six components of drama?
What is an episodic plot?
What is an episodic plot?
What is a climactic plot?
What is a climactic plot?
Scenery comes from the word ____.
Scenery comes from the word ____.
What did the Romans love in their plays?
What did the Romans love in their plays?
In Rome, plays were ___
In Rome, plays were ___
In Europe, the theatre re-emerged under the _____.
In Europe, the theatre re-emerged under the _____.
What were the 3 M's of Medieval drama?
What were the 3 M's of Medieval drama?
Mystery plays were often ____ plays.
Mystery plays were often ____ plays.
An abstract idea converted into a person. Ex: Mucinex commercial.
An abstract idea converted into a person. Ex: Mucinex commercial.
What is a plot?
What is a plot?
What kind of stage did the globe theatre have?
What kind of stage did the globe theatre have?
How many individuals does the globe theatre hold?
How many individuals does the globe theatre hold?
Shakespeare made his way as a _____
Shakespeare made his way as a _____
What is the word for 'Physical Comedy'?
What is the word for 'Physical Comedy'?
What was the group name for all servants?
What was the group name for all servants?
Tragedy comes from the Greek word ____.
Tragedy comes from the Greek word ____.
Comedy comes from the Greek word ____.
Comedy comes from the Greek word ____.
In Roman theatre, ___ did not perform.
In Roman theatre, ___ did not perform.
In Greek theatre, ___ did not perform.
In Greek theatre, ___ did not perform.
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
What percentage of verses/rhymes were in Shakespeare's plays?
What percentage of verses/rhymes were in Shakespeare's plays?
What percentage of prose were in Shakespeare's plays?
What percentage of prose were in Shakespeare's plays?
What is the key component to Commedia Dell'arte?
What is the key component to Commedia Dell'arte?
Who was the most famous clown?
Who was the most famous clown?
Commedia Dell'arte: Who was the most famous character?
Commedia Dell'arte: Who was the most famous character?
Commedia Dell'arte didn't have ___ but had ____.
Commedia Dell'arte didn't have ___ but had ____.
Shakespeare was ___% owner of the globe theatre.
Shakespeare was ___% owner of the globe theatre.
How much did it cost to watch one of Shakespeare's shows?
How much did it cost to watch one of Shakespeare's shows?
What format did Shakespeare write in?
What format did Shakespeare write in?
What is non-religious entertainment?
What is non-religious entertainment?
Theatre is based on 4 components:
Theatre is based on 4 components:
Thespian refers to
Thespian refers to
Thespis refers to
Thespis refers to
What is the spectacle?
What is the spectacle?
What is an archetype?
What is an archetype?
What is a stereotype?
What is a stereotype?
Study Notes
Theatre Appreciation Key Concepts
- Aesthetics: Refers to the perception of things through sensory experience rather than logic.
- Art According to Susan Langer: "All art is a form of virtual reality."
- Definition of Theatre: Theatre involves virtual behavior and is a human-created art form.
- Mimesis: Another term used for "representation" in art and theatre.
- Aristotle's Contribution: Wrote "The Poetics" around 333 B.C., a foundational text in literary theory.
- Nature of Theatre: Defined as an event that unfolds over time.
- Essential Elements for a Play: Requires actors/performers, a space, and an audience. Dialogue is optional.
- Plato's Influence: Aristotle was a student of Plato, shaping his philosophical views.
Theatrical Timing and Components
- Present Time: All actions in theatre occur in the present moment.
- Six Components of Drama: Include plot, characters, theme, language, songs, and imagery.
- Episodic Plot: A plot structure that starts from the beginning of the story.
- Climactic Plot: A plot that begins at a critical later moment in the narrative.
Historical Aspects of Theatre
- Origin of Scenery: The term "scenery" comes from the Greek word "skene."
- Popular Elements in Roman Plays: Romans enjoyed themes involving ghosts, monsters, and violence.
- Accessibility in Roman Theatre: Plays were free for the audience.
- Medieval Theatre Revival: The Catholic Church played a significant role in the re-emergence of theatre in Europe.
- Three M's of Medieval Drama: Mystery plays (Old Testament), miracle plays (focused on Jesus), and moral plays (personification themes).
The Globe Theatre and Shakespeare
- Globe Theatre Characteristics: Featured a thrust stage and held approximately 2,000 people.
- Shakespeare’s Career: Initially made his mark as a poet; wrote 38 plays in total.
- Shakespearean Structure: His works comprised about 70% verse/rhymes and 30% prose.
- Cost for Theatre Attendance: Attending a show at the Globe Theatre cost only one penny.
- Shakespeare's Ownership: Held a 5% ownership stake in the Globe Theatre.
Comic and Dramatic Forms
- Commedia Del Arte: A theatrical form characterized by improvisation, withArlechino being the most famous clown and El Pantalone as a notable character.
- Scripts vs. Scenarios in Commedia Del Arte: Theatrical performances were based on scenarios rather than full scripts.
Theatre Terminology
- Thespian: A term that refers to an actor, originating from Thespis, who is credited as the first actor.
- Stereotypes vs. Archetypes: Archetypes are standard character roles seen across cultures and times, such as mothers or funeral figures.
- Secular Theatre: Represents non-religious entertainment.
- Physical Comedy: Also known as "latzi," focusing on visual humor.
- Spectacle: Non-verbal theatrical events, such as a dramatic shootout.
Emotional and Intellectual Engagement
- Four Components of Theatre: Understand personal history, social conditioning, emotional response, and intellectual response as key elements that shape theatre experiences.
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