THEA 2400 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Political Theatre
Document Summary
Aesthetics= the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and expression of beauty. Subject= what that work is about, what it reflects or attempts to comprehend. Spatial arts= created by manipulating material in space. Pictorial arts= such as drawing and painting, are created by applying line and color to two- dimensional surfaces. Drama= is a form of theatre that tells a story about people, their actions, and the conflicts that result. Conflict= the key to the movement of a story and is what qualifies a theatrical work as a play. Commercial theatre= includes by musicals as well as comedies and dramas that are intended to be entertaining and profitable. Historical theatre= presents drama that use the styles, themes, and staging of plays of a particular historical period. Political theatre= allows playwrights, directors, and actors to express their personal opinions about current issues, trends, and politics.
