Author: Keir Elam
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134465122
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Keir Elam showed how this new 'science' could provide a radical shift in our understanding of theatrical performance, one of our very richest and most complex forms of communication.
The Semiotics of Theatre and Drama
Author: Keir Elam
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134465114
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The late twentieth century saw an explosion of interest in semiotics, the science of the signs and processes by which we communicate. In this study, the first of its kind in English, Keir Elam shows how this new 'science' can provide a radical shift in our understanding of theatrical performance, one of our richest and most complex forms of communication. Elam traces the history of semiotic approaches to performance, from 1930s Prague onwards, and presents a model of theatrical communication. In the course of his study, he touches upon the 'logic' of the drama and the analysis of dramatic discourse. This edition also includes a new post-script by the author, looking at the fate of theatre semiotics since the publication of this book, and a fully updated bibliography. Much praised for its accessibility, The Semiotics of Theatre and Drama remains a 'must-read' text for all those interested in the analysis of theatrical performance.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134465114
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The late twentieth century saw an explosion of interest in semiotics, the science of the signs and processes by which we communicate. In this study, the first of its kind in English, Keir Elam shows how this new 'science' can provide a radical shift in our understanding of theatrical performance, one of our richest and most complex forms of communication. Elam traces the history of semiotic approaches to performance, from 1930s Prague onwards, and presents a model of theatrical communication. In the course of his study, he touches upon the 'logic' of the drama and the analysis of dramatic discourse. This edition also includes a new post-script by the author, looking at the fate of theatre semiotics since the publication of this book, and a fully updated bibliography. Much praised for its accessibility, The Semiotics of Theatre and Drama remains a 'must-read' text for all those interested in the analysis of theatrical performance.
The Semiotics of Theatre and Drama
Author: Keir Elam
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415280174
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The lat 20th century saw an explosion of interest in semiotics, the science of signs and processes by which we communicate. In this book, Keir Elam shows how semiotics could provide a radical shift in our understanding of theatrical performance.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415280174
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The lat 20th century saw an explosion of interest in semiotics, the science of signs and processes by which we communicate. In this book, Keir Elam shows how semiotics could provide a radical shift in our understanding of theatrical performance.
Theatre as Sign System
Author: Elaine Aston
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136112286
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This invaluable student handbook is the first detailed guide to explain in detail the relationship between the drama text and the theory and practice of drama in performance. Beginning at the beginning, with accessible explanations of the meanings and methods of semiotics, Theatre as Sign System addresses key drama texts and offers new and detailed information about the theories of performance.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136112286
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This invaluable student handbook is the first detailed guide to explain in detail the relationship between the drama text and the theory and practice of drama in performance. Beginning at the beginning, with accessible explanations of the meanings and methods of semiotics, Theatre as Sign System addresses key drama texts and offers new and detailed information about the theories of performance.
The Semiotics of Theater
Author: Erika Fischer-Lichte
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253322371
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
"The most thorough, systematic and convincing semiotics of the theater we have. . . . [L]ike those of Eco, it is an important conceptual synthesis, and a bibliographical gold mine." —Modern Language Notes" . . . impresses with its thoroughness and the informed perspective of its author . . . " —Theatre Survey" . . . a classic text . . . " —Theatre Research International"Immediately accessible to readers with some knowledge of theater but not much of semiotics. . . . For anyone with an interest in theater production and performance, or indeed theater history." —Marvin Carlson
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253322371
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
"The most thorough, systematic and convincing semiotics of the theater we have. . . . [L]ike those of Eco, it is an important conceptual synthesis, and a bibliographical gold mine." —Modern Language Notes" . . . impresses with its thoroughness and the informed perspective of its author . . . " —Theatre Survey" . . . a classic text . . . " —Theatre Research International"Immediately accessible to readers with some knowledge of theater but not much of semiotics. . . . For anyone with an interest in theater production and performance, or indeed theater history." —Marvin Carlson
Semiotics of Drama and Theatre
Author: Herta Schmid
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027279675
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
The volume presents perspectives in the theory of drama and theatre that are new for the following reasons: 1) the contributions reflect the international cooperation in developing drama and theatre as well as its theories; 2) this collection is the first attempt of presenting papers within the context of (Analytical) Theory of Science; 3) it is the first consistent set of papers starting from semiotics a s a meta-theory. The volume is divided into four sections: I Fundamental of Theatre Research, II Theory of Drama and Theatre, III Descriptive Theatre Research, IV Applied Theatre Research. The fifth and final section offers a selective bibliography of analytical approaches to drama and theatre.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027279675
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
The volume presents perspectives in the theory of drama and theatre that are new for the following reasons: 1) the contributions reflect the international cooperation in developing drama and theatre as well as its theories; 2) this collection is the first attempt of presenting papers within the context of (Analytical) Theory of Science; 3) it is the first consistent set of papers starting from semiotics a s a meta-theory. The volume is divided into four sections: I Fundamental of Theatre Research, II Theory of Drama and Theatre, III Descriptive Theatre Research, IV Applied Theatre Research. The fifth and final section offers a selective bibliography of analytical approaches to drama and theatre.
Reading Theatre
Author: Anne Ubersfeld
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802082404
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Ubersfeld show how formal analysis can enrich the work of theatre practioners and offers a reading of the symbolic structures of stage space and time as well as opening up mulitple possibilities for interpreting a play's line of action.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802082404
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Ubersfeld show how formal analysis can enrich the work of theatre practioners and offers a reading of the symbolic structures of stage space and time as well as opening up mulitple possibilities for interpreting a play's line of action.