Chapter 1 theatre

Art has three main ideas:

Skill, beauty, and meaning

These ideas encompass the technical ability to create, the aesthetic appeal of the work, and the underlying significance or message it conveys.

When you use art as a way to describe someone like the beach looks like a work of art then that means it is something of great beauty so we are talking about what in this case?

Aesthetics

Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with?

The nature and expression of beauty, aestheticians ask themselves questions like does beauty have an objective existence outside of the Human experience. What environmental factors or moral judgments affect our perception of beauty? What purpose does art serve other than to delight the eye, ear etc

Aristotle said

“The dramatist should not only offer pleasure but should also be a teacher of morality and a political adviser

Eratosthenes

Said the function of the theatre its was to “charm the spirits of he listeners, but never to instruct them.”

Plato said

Art should be used to promote the well being of the body politic

Art is a form of what?

Human expression only humans can make art as it needs human effort to imitate, supplement, alter or counteract the work of nature

Spatial arts

include architecture, theatre, and visual arts, focusing on the use of space and the physical environment to create artistic experiences.

Pictorial arts

include painting and drawing, emphasizing the representation of subjects through visual imagery and color.

Literary arts

involve the creation of written works that convey ideas, emotions, and stories through language, including poetry, novels, and short stories.

Performing arts

encompass various art forms such as music, dance, and theatre, which are performed for an audience and express artistic ideas through live execution.

What makes performing art unique

Is an act performed by a person and is unique because they exist on,y in the time it takes n actor, singer, musician or dancer to complete a performance

Theatre

Is unique because it is the only art where the medium and the subject are the exact same, human beings and human acts

The word theatre comes from the word?

Theatron

What does theatron mean?

Seeing place

Drama is a form of theatre that?

tells a story through performance, dialogue, and action.

Conflict is the key to the movement of the story and is?q

What qualifies a theatrical work a theatrical work as a play

Comedy is a sub genera of drama that is humorous and?

Works out to a happy ending, but still have conflicts

Theatre and Rama have three qualities that make the unique art forms:

They are live, always about human beings, collaborative

Commercial theatre:

Includes big musicals, comedies and dramas that are intended to be entertaining and profitable, usually offer safe themes, and plenty of laughs, basically the moon bean ice cream of theatre

Historical theatre

Presents dramas that use the styles, themes, and staging of plays of a particular historical period , it attempts to show how far humanity has come through acting styles and language, and expresses human concerns

Political theatre

Focuses on political themes and social issues, aiming to provoke thought and discussion about current events.

Experimental plays

are innovative and challenging works that often break traditional theatrical conventions, explore abstract themes, and encourage audience interaction. They may incorporate multimedia and unconventional storytelling techniques.

Cultural theatr

e refers to performances that reflect and explore the cultural practices, beliefs, and values of a specific community or society, often using traditional storytelling methods and local themes.

Art vs entertainment

is a concept that examines the distinction between artistic expression and mere amusement. It prompts discussions about the purpose of art, questioning whether it should solely provide pleasure or serve a deeper societal or philosophical function.

Values are the?

Principles, standards or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable within a given society

Entertainment tries to do what?

Not push the boundaries of values because it is not considered an art