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When it comes to the performing arts, thetheateroften takes center stage.
Here, we take a look at the history of the age-old craft.
What is Theater?
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Two centuries after theater emerged in Athens, the Etruscans brought the tradition to Rome.
Puppetry revolves around the use of puppets, personified objects whose movements and gestures are controlled by people.
While, traditionally, most puppet shows were put on for entertainment, some served deeper purposes.
Mosaic from the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii, 2nd Century BCE (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public Domain])
By the 17th century,Commedia dell’artewas popular across Europe.
It was particularly beloved in France, where the oldest professional theater companytheComedie-Francaisewould make its debut in 1680.
Hashimoto Chikanobu, The Play Shakkyo Performed in the Presence of the Emperor, ca.
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Contemporary Theater
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Today, theater embodies modern takes on historic traditionsand more.
Guignol Puppet (Photo:Stock Photosfrom Edel_s/Shutterstock)
“Performers of a Commedia dell’Arte,” 1827(Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public Domain])
Hashimoto Chikanobu, “The Play “Shakkyo” Performed in the Presence of the Emperor,” ca. 1887(Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public Domain])
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