THEA 2200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Sebastiano Serlio, Tragicomedy, French Literature
21 Dec 2016
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Key terms absolute monarchy divine right of kings. Divine right of the kings: king ordained by god=special status so they can do all things and all things they do are good. L" tat, c"est moi. i am the state louis xiv. sun king. Importance of spectacle through the individuals" bodies: cardinal richelieu. Helped paved way for louis xiv in political standings. Was big in church and state no separation. Can analyize the image and all the junk in the picture that means something and stuff: richelieu the politician. High member of catholic church bishop and cardinal. Became chief minister (similar to prime minister) In tandem with political attendance he realized the importance art and culture. New techniques in theatre buildings and design. Made and provided schools to shape french language and define rules for art: new ways of seeing (and feeling) theatre. Excited by work of architect sebastiano serlio. Serlio looks back to old greece and roman arch for theatre.
