Evolution of Renaissance Theater
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1.- WHAT IS RENASCENCE THEATER? (DARLY)
In the Middle Ages, God was the most important and the center of the universe.
Starting from the 15th century, the Renaissance begins and man gains importance,
religion is set aside and trust is placed in reason and science.
The emergence of the Renaissance in Italy had decisive consequences on the
evolution of theater, as a dramatic production of character arises
cult, inspired by classical models and intended for the classes
Aristocratic, the construction of became generalized during the course of the 16th century.
covered rooms equipped with greater comforts. The theater takes place
in the Italian courts with a great display of visual and musical media,
accompanied by dance and music, with spectacular costumes and stage machinery.
A play was usually performed, most of the time of classical origin.
(Roman or Greek, mainly comedy). During this time also
develop a type of popular theater called 'Commedia dell'Arte'
The Renaissance theater intends and believes itself to be a resurrection of theater.
classic, from antiquity. His idea of tragedy is not the Greek one, conceived
to be represented as a celebration before the people, but the Roman,
thought of as a parlor work and whose scenery must have been very
complicated. Here is a brief summary of the Renaissance and the events.
2.- CHARACTERISTICS OF RENAISSANCE THEATER (ANGELS)
The theater of this era begins in 1492 (15th century) and ends at the end
of the 16th century.
Anthropocentrism (characteristic of the era) implies a huge
development in Renaissance theater.
One of the most important details is the use of the mask in
the performances
It was an improvised theater.
It was held outdoors.
It was a popular theater (linked to the traditions of each religion).
The actors: The process of character creation is different in each
Some approach the work with a certain coldness, others with
subconscious, intuitive way...etc. Exact to its role.
The theater at that time is represented for the nobility, in 1499.
the first edition of La Celestina is published being this one of the
most notable and widely known works of the Renaissance.
In all works, the idea that man is perfectible is emphasized.
it is a limitless being, flexible and knows how to develop all and each
one of its capabilities.
The performances were held in places located in the
center of the cities called "Corrales de Comedia"
Renaissance theater is of great importance in Italy, its value
consists mainly of its adaptation to the technique of representation and
in the special and scenic aspects.
During this period, a type of popular theater called
Commedia dell'arte is a type of theater in which outstanding
carnival traditions (masks), mimetic resources and small
acrobatics skills.
3. CLASSES OR TYPES OF RENAISSANCE THEATER (JHOEL)
PALACE THEATER: Humanistic and pastoral themes were represented in
the palaces.
RELIGIOUS THEATER: From the 16th century, it continues the work of the previous masters,
that are still developing their work. It imitates pastoral scenes about birth or
The Passion of Christ, the worship of the Magi, etc. and cultivate the dialect.
sayagues. The adaptation of the playwrights of the early Renaissance to
humanistic theater consists of translations and adaptations of comedies from
Greco-Roman authors, intended for the reading of a minority audience.
It is a cultured theater and its social impact was very limited.
POPULAR THEATER OR THE PROFANE: It basically takes comedy as models.
Latin of Plautus and Terence and Italian theater of the time (Boccaccio). In these
works were represented in open-air places (yards) that were theaters
installed inside a block of houses, these appeared to
end of the 16th century as there were no places to perform the works
theatrical; and they were performed by traveling actors, hence the emergence of the
theatrical companies. Their genres are comedy, drama, and tragedy.
4.- REPRESENTATIVES OF THE RENAISSANCE THEATER (ANDREA)
Juan de Encina: As a playwright, Encina stands at the crossroads of theater.
medieval and the Renaissance. In the fifteen eclogues that are preserved, there
perceives the transition from an initial medieval framework in the conception of the
pastoral representations from a new Renaissance perspective.
Gil Vicente: He is often considered, in general, the father of theater.
Portuguese, or even the Iberian theater has also written in Spanish and
shared the fatherhood of Spanish theater of Juan del Encina.
Lope de Rueda: He was a Spanish poet and playwright belonging to the Century
of Gold. His works are written in the style of Italian comedy and represent the
triumph in Spanish theater of the adaptation of Italian dramaturgy, in
a moment when the Italian influence in Castilian lyric was
fully consolidated.
William Shakespeare: English playwright and poet. With just his verses, he would have already passed.
to the history of literature; for his theatrical genius, and especially for the impressive portrait of
the human condition in its great tragedies, Shakespeare is considered the best
playwright of all time.
Her reputation did not reach the extremely high levels it has today until the 19th century. Theromantics,
particularly, they acclaimed his genius, and theVictoriansthey worshipped Shakespeare with a
devotion thatGeorge Bernard Shawcalled "bardolatry".6
In the 20th century, his works were adapted and rediscovered on numerous occasions throughout
types of artistic, intellectual, and dramatic movements. The comedies and tragedies
Shakespearean works have been translated into the main languages and are constantly the subject of
studies and are represented in various cultural and political contexts around the world.
