The History of Theatre |
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| Author:
| Hosein, Ann |
| Series title: | The Britannica Guide to the Visual and Performing Arts Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68048-082-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $47.59 |
Book Description:
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This comprehensive guide to the theatre's history covers theatre arts around the globe, including ancient Eastern arts like Kabuki and more modern ones such as Bollywood. This book goes back to what we know from our earliest ancestors by examining ancient artifacts and ancient texts to find out how theatre was influenced by life and how it in turn influenced the culture of the people who came to enjoy it. The narrative concludes with a look at modern theatre and its current heyday as...
More DescriptionThis comprehensive guide to the theatre's history covers theatre arts around the globe, including ancient Eastern arts like Kabuki and more modern ones such as Bollywood. This book goes back to what we know from our earliest ancestors by examining ancient artifacts and ancient texts to find out how theatre was influenced by life and how it in turn influenced the culture of the people who came to enjoy it. The narrative concludes with a look at modern theatre and its current heyday as entertainment for the masses, especially in places such as Broadway in New York City.