The seven ages of the theatre.

The seven ages of the theatre.

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Author / Creator:Southern, Richard.
Imprint:New York, Hill and Wang [1961]
Description:312 pages illustrations 21 cm
Language:English
Subject:
Theater -- History.
Theater.
History.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2141443
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:A history of the phases of world theater, including the art and psychology of acting, the audience, and the societies that formed the theater.
Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary--The essence of theatre
  • First phase--The costumed player (part one)
  • First phase (cont.)--The costumed player (part two)
  • Second phase--The great religious festivals
  • Third phase--The rise of professional playing
  • Fourth phase--The organized stage
  • Fifth phase--The roofed playhouse with scenery
  • Sixth phase--Illusion
  • Seventh phase--Anti-illusion.

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