CO 1503 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Henrik Ibsen, Theatre Europe, Fourth Wall
Document Summary
Prior to the 19th century, restoration and romantic style theatre produced non-realistic, over the top acting styles. Melodramatic was the new vogue in american theatre. 1850"s- art and intellectual critics of france demanded an objective observation on the surrounding world: romantics perceived the world as emotional. Move towards objectivism establishes realism: objective: art must depict the real world so viewers can make up their mind about how to feel, artists do this by focusing on now and capturing everyday life (present facts) Play a doll"s house is the beginning of the realism movement in europe: realistic domestic trouble portrayed in a realistic setting and acting in front of an audience, worldwide phenomenon and controversy. Some places rioted due to the controversial ending and realistic portrayal of the characters/actions. Makes audiences uncomfortable because hits too close to home. Applied psychological teachings to approach acting in a realistic manner.
