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Commedia dell'Arte, its Structure and Tradition: Antonio Fava in Conversation with John Rudlin

Commedia dell'Arte, its Structure and Tradition: Antonio Fava in Conversation with John Rudlin

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Commedia dell Arte, its Structure and Tradition is a book that chronicles a series of discussions between two renowned experts in commedia dell arte, Antonio Fava and John Rudlin. They explore the role of each stock Commedia character and their subsequent incarnations in popular culture, methods of staging it for contemporary audiences, the evolution of its gestures, and the collective nature of its theatre-making. It is an essential book for any student or practitioner of commedia dell arte.

Format: Hardback
Length: 76 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Commedia dell Arte, its Structure and Tradition, is a captivating chronicle that delves into a series of engaging discussions between two renowned experts in the art form: master practitioners Antonio Fava and John Rudlin. These discussions were recorded during three recent visits by Fava to Rudlin's rural retreat in south-west France. Spanning a wide range of topics, these conversations encompass all the most striking and enduring elements of Commedia dell Arte, including its iconic masks, captivating scripts, and memorable scenarios. Fava takes the audience on a fascinating exploration of the roles played by each stock Commedia character and their subsequent incarnations in popular culture, while also delving into their historical roots and the prominent figures of their time. The lively and wide-ranging conversations also touch upon methods of staging Commedia dell Arte for contemporary audiences, the evolution of its gestures, and the collective nature of its theatre-making.

This comprehensive book is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of Commedia dell Arte, offering profound and thought-provoking wisdom from the modern world's foremost exponent of the craft. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of this timeless art form.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 142 x 222 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367648565

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