U2 L1: Performing Arts In The Past Flashcards
When was the period of ‘rebirth’ and European Renaissance?
14 and 17th centuries
When was movable type printing invented, and what was its impact?
- 1450
- authors could share large volumes of written communication with others
- people read more and literacy levels increased
Who was William Shakespeare? how many plays did he write? Name some examples
- famous poet and playwright
- wrote more than 30 plays
- Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello
What was the difference between who theater was aimed to in the Dark Ages and Renaissance?
DA- educating populace about the teachings of the Church
R- endowed by wealthy citizens of European countries
What is Stage Craft?
technical skills associated with theater, film or TV production
What is Perspective Scenery? Who was it invented by?
- creating an illusion of distance and depth in background scenery by using angles
- Sebastiano Serlio
What were the beginnings of Ballet?
- Italy in 15th century
- initially in royal weddings
- considered ‘high art’
- taught to the wealthy
What is Choral music?
- popular before Renaissance
- in Religious plays
- 14 to 15 century, choral pieces were based on beatiful poems
What is Opera?
- began in late 16th century in Italy
- became dominant form of music in 17th century
- plural of ‘opus’
- entire story is set to music and some or all lines are sung
In the 18th century, what were the new developments in performing arts?
symphonies and ballet
Who was Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart?
- started music career in 1763
- influenced with religious themes
In the late 18th century, what theater was built as a home of ballet and opera?
Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg
What was the first American dance theater and when was it opened?
- 1767
- John Street Theater (Walnut Street Theater) in New York
How were people in the performing arts affected in the 19th century?
- Europe occupied with wars
- people lost money
- performing arts declined
- But acting gained popularity in the US
What was one of the first theaters built in the US and when was it built?
- 1809
- Philadelphia
- The New Circus
- First to install gas footlights
What were gas footlights, and what was its significance?
- lanterns fueled by natual gas
- placed in front of stage
- ‘special effects’ of their time (19 century)
- bright, used at various angles and distances
- could alter color
- widened choices for scene designers
What was the theater union made by stagehand workers in 1893? And what was their goal?
-The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts
(TIAoTSE MPT AaAC)
-fair wages and safe working conditions
Where were most theaters in the US located and Why?
- East Coast and New York
- the west was not yet fully developed
How did most people in the US view a job in acting in the 19th century?
- actors were not well respected
- not considered a job of high moral standing
Who wrote the US national anthem?
Francis Scott Key in 1814
At the start of the 20th century, what led to the rise of new forms in dance in America?
- lack of traditionally trained choreographers
- ongoing creativity
What were the two forms of performing arts developed by Americans in the 20th century?
Jazz and Vaudville
What was Vaudville?
- popular form of live performance that included a variety of entertainers
- less than 5 minutes long
Who were two major influences on dance in America?
- Isadora Duncan
- Fred Astaire
How did vaudeville impact the film industry?
- Vaudeville became more popular
- film producers used the same acting techniques popularized in vaudeville
- also used vaudeville stars as actors
Describe the timeline of theater and performing arts developments
Before Renaissance- Choral
16(late) 17(popular) cent- opera
18 cent- symphonies and ballet
20 cent- jazz and vaudeville
How does the performing arts in the 18th century compare to the 19th century?
- Europe was a center of performing arts
- Wars declined it in the 19th cent
- But theater in the US grew in popularity
