Theatre: Its Art and Craft ISBN: 074253913X Binding: Paperback Edition: Sixth Edition Author(s): Stephen Archer, Cynthia M. Gendrich, Woodrow B. Hood Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Number of Pages: 288 Theatre: Its Art and Craft is an introductory theatre text focusing on theatre practitioners and their processes Using an accessible tone and a focused exploration of how theatre artists work the book covers playwrights directors actors designers of sets costumes props lights sound and new technology as well as the varying roles of scholars critics and dramaturgs Appropriate for beginning theatre majors minors or non-majors Theatre: Its Art and Craft helps students understand how theatre happens who makes it and what they do Updated with new statistics references and photographs the sixth edition now features an overhauled design section: the authors have divided the design chapter into two parts: one focused on the tactile elements of design (sets costumes props) and the second on the temporal elements (lights sound and new technologies) Click Here To Compare Prices Now Experiencing the Art of Theatre: A Concise Introduction (Wadsworth Series in Theatre) ISBN: 0495001805 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): William Missouri Downs, Wright, Erik Ramsey Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 416 This invigorating new introductory text makes timely and relevant connections between theatre and the familiar world of Hollywood television and film to help students understand how the living art of theatre relates to predates and influences the screen entertainment they are used to watching From theatre's ritual origins to modern musicals from the controversies surrounding the NEA to the applicability of acting lessons in everyday life this book is an important first step toward a deeper awareness of theatre's continuing and contemporary significance Featuring strong coverage of current events in theatre the reviewer-praised anecdotal narrative makes this book fun to read and one that students will want to keep long after the course is over THE ART OF THEATRE is organized into three distinct sections giving you the flexibility to organize your course your way Adding to this flexibility is the book's availability in two versions THE ART OF THEATRE: THEN AND NOW contains 16 chapters with extensive coverage of the history of theatre EXPERIENCING THE ART OF THEATRE: A CONCISE INTRODUCTION features 13 chapters and a briefer treatment of theatre history Click Here To Compare Prices Now Anthology of Living Theater ISBN: 0073514136 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3 Author(s): Edwin Wilson, Alvin Goldfarb Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Number of Pages: 576 This anthology of 18 plays offers a convenient and affordable alternative to ordering individual play scripts with the additional benefit of a general introduction and headnotes Click Here To Compare Prices Now Silent Theater: The Art of Edward Hopper ISBN: 0714845418 Binding: Hardcover Edition: annotated edition Author(s): Walter Wells Publisher: Phaidon Press Number of Pages: 264 Edward Hopper's (1882-1967) paintings are often described as belonging to a school of American realism and were in part inspired by the works of European realists such as Gustave Courbet and Edouard Manet; however the underlying themes of loneliness melancholy and silence that pervade his works also recall the surrealist dream-like images of Giorgio de Chirico These elements of the dream world and the subconscious - psychological states that are intrinsic to all people however little we understand them - may be what make Hopper's works so universally compelling The paintings embody a particularly American sensibility; Hopper's evocative depictions of both urban and rural settings including theatre interiors railways restaurants gas stations hotels street scenes and coastal landscapes have become iconic images of early twentieth-century American culture Edward Hopper studied illustration and painting in New York City where he was taught by the artist Robert Henri Travelling in Europe after completing his education Hopper gained inspiration from the simple paintings of the realist school and his early works are testimony to this influence 'House by a Railroad' completed in 1925 marked a turning point in Hopper's artistic development; he went on to hone his mature painting style which included the use of stark contrasts of sunlight and shadow the juxtaposed verticals and horizontals of architectural forms large bold shapes and often the presence of silent emotionally detached figures Walter Wells' informative yet eminently readable monograph explores the many facets of Hopper's art discussing from various perspectives his etchings watercolours and oil paintings which represent a wide range of subjects Particular attention is paid to the literary works from which Hopper took inspiration as well as the ways in which the artist's own psychology and emotional states influenced his output Click Here To Compare Prices Now The Longman Anthology of Drama and Theater: A Global Perspective, Compact Edition ISBN: 0321088980 Binding: Paperback Edition: Compact Author(s): Michael L. Greenwald, Roger Schultz, Roberto Dario Pomo Publisher: Longman Number of Pages: 864 Divided into three parts this brief chronologically-organized fully-integrated drama anthology offers a global emphasis and extensive critical and historical material of 23 indispensable plays No other anthology offers such a richly varied selection from the traditional Western canon Asia Africa Latin America and the Caribbean This anthology contains many examples of rituals ceremonies and folk customs The role of the storyteller is examined and chronicled to illustrate the impulses that have prompted humans to create theater Center Stage Essays present dramatic descriptions of special performances in many cases the first performance of a well-known play Spotlight Essays identify and discuss the wide variety of staging conventions of particular theaters Forum Essays present important critical documents by critics theoreticians and theater artists Lavish maps and annotated timelines familiarize the reader with different cultures and periods Each play is introduced by a thorough headnote; each includes in-depth biographical information about the playwright and the historical context of the play Photographs and illustrations help the reader visualize the performance of the play they are reading For anyone interested in drama and theater Click Here To Compare Prices Now The Theatre: A Concise History (Third Edition) (World of Art) ISBN: 0500203121 Binding: Paperback Edition: Third Edition Author(s): Phyllis Hartnoll, Enoch Brater Publisher: Thames & Hudson Number of Pages: 304 "A reliable and detailed document richly illustrated of use to students of history and theatre alike"The Times Educational SupplementActing direction stagecraft theatre architecture and design above all the whole extraordinary evolution of dramatic literature here is an all-embracing and richly illustrated history worldwide in scope and ranging from the ancient origins of the theatre in the choral hymns sung around the altar of Dionysus to the fascinating variety of forms that it has taken in our own age For this updated edition Enoch Brater Professor of English and Theatre at the University of Michigan and a specialist on modern and contemporary drama brings the discussion up to the present day He surveys new trends in theatre including performance art mixed-media stagings multi-cultural theatre feminism and theatre dance theatre and ethnic drama with a wealth of new illustrations and up-to-date reference material 286 Illustrations 41 in colour Click Here To Compare Prices Now Manga Kamishibai: The Art of Japanese Paper Theater ISBN: Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Eric P. Nash Publisher: Abrams ComicArts Number of Pages: 304 Before giant robots space ships and masked super heroes filled the pages of Japanese comic books--known as manga--such characters were regularly seen on the streets of Japan in kamishibai stories Manga Kamishibai: The Art of Japanese Paper Theater tells the history of this fascinating and nearly vanished Japanese art form that paved the way for modern-day comic books and is the missing link in the development of modern manga During the height of kamishibai in the 1930s storytellers would travel to villages and set up their butais (miniature wooden prosceniums) through which illustrated boards were shown The storytellers acted as entertainers and reporters narrating tales that ranged from action-packed westerns period pieces traditional folk tales and melodramas to nightly news reporting on World War II More than just explaining the pictures a good storyteller would act out the parts of each character with different voices and facial expressions Through extensive research and interviews author Eric P Nash pieces together the remarkable history of this art and its creators With rare images reproduced for the first time from Japanese archives including full-length kamishibai stories combined with expert writing this book is an essential guide to the origins of manga Click Here To Compare Prices Now Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 Student Handbook: An Action Handbook for Middle Grade and High School Students and Teachers (No. 2) ISBN: 1566081483 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Suzi Zimmerman Publisher: Meriwether Publishing Number of Pages: 255 This is a sequel edition to "Introduction to Theatre Arts" It includes more study units for an entire years of classroom drama activities Theory combined with hands-on is the style of every chapter Classroom tested to fit the budgetary considerations of all schools Click Here To Compare Prices Now Theatre: Art in Action ISBN: 0844253073 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 1 Author(s): N/A Publisher: National Textbook Company Number of Pages: 640 "Theatre: Art in Action" is a dynamic hands-on program created for high school theatre courses The student edition is organized into three strands dealing with acting directing and producing and technical theatre Within each of these strands the student explores basic tools and techniques prepares for a production moves through the rehearsal process to a performance and explores various types of theatre specialization Click Here To Compare Prices Now A Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology: The Secret Art of the Performer ISBN: 0415378613 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Eugenio Barba, Nicola Savarese Publisher: Routledge Number of Pages: 320 This the second English language edition of the classic text "A Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology" subtly juxtaposes the visual demonstrations of the performers craft from a wealth of Oriental and Occidental sources Whereas most Western research is concerned with naturalism and psychological realism in acting the "Dictionary "focuses on the performer's arduous and eclectic craft More than just a dictionary however this is a handbook for theatre practitioners and a guide for students and scholars of transcultural performance It is a result of ten years research conducted by Eugenio Barba and the International School of Theatre Anthropology (ISTA) based in Denmark The "Dictionary: " aims to expand our knowledge of the possibilities of the scenic body and of the spectators response to the dynamics of performance includes practical sections on balance opposition and montage among other techniques discusses issues including The Text and the Stage The Dilated Body and Energetic Language provides over 600 illustrated examples of the performers craft in black and white and color This new edition contains three new chapters - E"xercises Eurasian Theatre and Organic Theatre -" and 20 new pictures Click Here To Compare Prices Now << Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Next >>

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