TH 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Everyman, Late Period Of Ancient Egypt, Guild
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Constantine moves roman capital and renames it- constantinople. Why: productions no longer have wealthy sponsors, christians do not support theatre. 2 important outcomes the art of acting is forgotten. 1: evidence of any dramatic writing (outside the liturgy) does not exist for the next 1000 years liturgy: worship of the gods (directly from the bible) Pagan festivals converted (mostly) to christian, but some still retain some hint of pagan roots. Mummings began with seed of religion- inside the church around the altar. The mystery of the passion (events around and after crucifixion) Miracle plays depict the life, miracles, and martyrdom of a saint. What was the goal of these reenactments? conversion and to provide illiterate population with mythology. Leaded or stained glass windows present the whole story of the bible aesthetically the tastes change from cartoon colors to a more subtle style. The dark ages darkness- criticism of thought (darkness of the mind)
