Vince uses written and artifactual evidence of theatre history to explain the nature of its current state. His study of theatre's early forms discloses a wealth of significant facts, and some conjectures, that stimulate understanding and appreciation of the art. Backstage
Vince uses written and artifactual evidence of theatre history to explain the nature of its current state. His study of theatre's early forms disclose...
Vince introduces readers to the sources of information available to the theatre historian, and to some of the methods that have been used in the interpretation of that evidence. He provides an analytical survey of the principal written and artifactual evidence for the history of the Renaissance theatres of Italy, Spain, England, and France.
Vince introduces readers to the sources of information available to the theatre historian, and to some of the methods that have been used in the inter...
Like Vince's two previous volumes in this series, "Ancient and Medieval Theatre" (1984), and "Renaissance Theatre," "Neoclassical Theatre" provides a valuable resource for theoreticians and practioners. "Choice"
This book provides an introduction to the information sources available to the neoclassical theatre historian and to some of the methods that have been used in the interpretation of those sources. Differences in the cultural context of the theatres in England, France, and Italy as well as in the historiography governing their interpretations are explored in depth. Unlike other...
Like Vince's two previous volumes in this series, "Ancient and Medieval Theatre" (1984), and "Renaissance Theatre," "Neoclassical Theatre" provides...
Vince has provided a useful and, for the most part, usable reference work. His introduction should be required reading for anyone approaching medieval theater. "Choice"
Scholars increasingly see medieval theatre as a complex and vital performance medium related more closely to political, religious, and social life than to literature as we know it. Reflecting the current interest in performance, "A Companion to the Medieval Theatre" presents 250 alphabetically arranged entries offering a panoramic view of European and British theatrical productions between the years 900 and 1550. The...
Vince has provided a useful and, for the most part, usable reference work. His introduction should be required reading for anyone approaching medie...
