Christopher B. Balme

The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Studies

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Introducing the complexities of a rapidly changing and dynamic discipline, this book provides thorough coverage of the methods and tools required in the study of both historical and contemporary theatrical performances. Emphasizing all the main theatrical genres - drama, opera and dance - the volume provides students with a comparative, integrated perspective.

Produktdetails

• Cambridge Introductions to Literature
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. September 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 400g
• ISBN-13: 9780521672238
• ISBN-10: 0521672236
• Artikelnr.: 23896499

Autorenporträt

Christopher Balme is Professor of Theatre Studies at the University of Munich.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface; Introduction: Theatre and theatre studies; Part I. Elements of Theatre: 1. Performers and actors; 2. Spectators and audiences; 3. Spaces and places; Part II. Subjects and Methods: 4. Theories of theatre 1: historical paradigms; 5 Theories of theatre 2: Systematic and critical approaches; 6. Theatre historiography; 7. Text and performance; 8. Performance analysis; 9. Music theatre; 10. Dance theatre; Part III. Theatre Studies Between Disciplines: 11. Applied theatre; 12. Theatre and media.