Description

Overview:

This module resource provides information on the evolution of theatre from Roman times to the Romantic era, including Eastern theatre traditions. It covers Roman drama’s reliance on Greek sources and the Renaissance revival of classical texts influencing notable playwrights like Shakespeare. Additionally, it explores the rich diversity of Asian theatre forms such as Indian Sanskrit drama, Chinese Xiqu, and Japanese Nō and Kabuki, each with unique storytelling, music, and performance traditions.(Title Image Attribution: Venetian Carnival Mask by gnuckx is in the Public Domain)

Subject:

Performing Arts

Level:

High School, Community College / Lower Division

Material Type:

Activity/Lab, Module

Author:

Red Rocks CC

Date Added:

07/11/2024