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What did Aristotle see humans as naturally?
What did Aristotle see humans as naturally?
- Imitative (correct)
- Analytical
- Non-imitative
- Creative
What is one of the fundamental pleasures mentioned in the text?
What is one of the fundamental pleasures mentioned in the text?
- Mathematical problem-solving
- Reading and writing
- Relating and listening (correct)
- Physical exercise
What distinguishes the theatre in ancient Egypt from that in ancient Greece?
What distinguishes the theatre in ancient Egypt from that in ancient Greece?
- Ritualized performances and repeating the same ceremonies every year
- Organizing performative elements into artistic experiences
- Acknowledging the value of theatre as an autonomous and artistic activity
- Developing new plays each year (correct)
What does comedy require according to the text?
What does comedy require according to the text?
What was the main tool mentioned for people to define and understand their world or escape from unpleasant realities?
What was the main tool mentioned for people to define and understand their world or escape from unpleasant realities?
What did the ancient Greeks do with their theatre each year?
What did the ancient Greeks do with their theatre each year?
What does mimesis represent according to the text?
What does mimesis represent according to the text?
What is considered of great importance for theatre as an autonomous and artistic activity?
What is considered of great importance for theatre as an autonomous and artistic activity?
What did Martin Bernal argue regarding European culture?
What did Martin Bernal argue regarding European culture?
"What is seen as a core principle of theatre according to the text?"
"What is seen as a core principle of theatre according to the text?"
What is the essence of theatre according to the text?
What is the essence of theatre according to the text?
What does the word 'Theatron' refer to in old Greek?
What does the word 'Theatron' refer to in old Greek?
What did western scholars who believed in 'cultural Darwinism' purport about theatres?
What did western scholars who believed in 'cultural Darwinism' purport about theatres?
What is the commonality between different types of theatre mentioned in the text?
What is the commonality between different types of theatre mentioned in the text?
What does 'Spectare' mean in French?
What does 'Spectare' mean in French?
What represents the supernatural forces in theatre?
What represents the supernatural forces in theatre?
What is the significance of mythology in theatre, as per the text?
What is the significance of mythology in theatre, as per the text?
What does the word 'Shibai' mean in Japanese?
What does the word 'Shibai' mean in Japanese?
What is the prototype of theatres according to the text?
What is the prototype of theatres according to the text?
What is the essence of theatre, as per the text?
What is the essence of theatre, as per the text?
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Study Notes
- Theatre is a place for an audience to view performances, originating from the Greek word "Theatron" which means a place to see.
- Theatre evolved from rituals and myths, with the repetition of actions forming fixed ceremonies or rituals, and myths serving as a means to represent supernatural forces.
- Myths in theatre often involve the performance of stories about supernatural forces, with performers wearing costumes and impersonating characters.
- The essence of theatre lies in the ritual of repeating and refining actions, the representation of myths, and the pleasure humans derive from imitation.
- Ancient Greek theatre is distinguished from earlier societies by its separation from rituals and focus on artistic expression, while ancient Egyptian theatre remained more ritualistic and static.
- The Greeks took a decisive step towards an autonomous theatre by presenting new plays each year, while ancient Egyptian theatre remained focused on re-enacting the same rituals for centuries.
- Scholarship on the history of theatre has been criticized for erasing the contributions of African and Asian cultures to European theatre.
- Myths in theatre often tell stories of supernatural forces, with characters being impersonated by performers in costumes.
- The Greeks developed theatres that were focused on artistic expression, while ancient Egyptian theatres remained more ritualistic and static.
- The pleasure humans derive from theatre comes from imitation, the representation of myths, and the ritual of repeating and refining actions.
- The essence of theatre can be traced back to the repetition of rituals and the telling of myths, which provided a means for humans to understand and interpret their world or escape from unpleasant realities.
- Ancient Greek theatre is distinguished from earlier societies by its separation from rituals and focus on artistic expression, while ancient Egyptian theatre remained more ritualistic and static.
- The contributions of African and Asian cultures to European theatre have been erased from history, according to some scholars.
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