Puppetry: A Reader in Theatre Practice

In this sophisticated and compelling introduction to puppet theatre, Penny Francis offers engaging contemporary perspectives on this universal art-form. She provides an account of puppetry''s different facets, from its demands and techniques, through its uses and abuses, to its history and philosophy. Now recognized as a valuable and powerful medium used in the making of most forms of theatre and filmed work, those referring to Puppetry will discover something of the roots, dramaturgy, literature and techniques of this visual art form. The book gathers together material from an international selection of sources, bringing puppet theatre to life for the student, practitioner and amateur alike.>

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Penny Francis
• Editore: Macmillan
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 16.11.2011
• EAN: 9780230232723
• ISBN: 978-0-230-23272-3
• Pagine: 208
• Serie: Readings in Theatre Practice; Readers in Theatre Practices; Readings in Theatre Practice; Readers in Theatre Practices
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Hobby, casa > Idee creative; Saggistica > Natura, tecnica > Natura e società: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Altro; Theater, B, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies, Theatre and Performance Arts, Theatre and Performance Studies