The Physiognomical Discourse and European Theatre - Theory, Performance, Dramatic Text (Hardcover, New edition)

The discourse on Physiognomy had an important influence and impact on European theatrical culture at the end of the eighteenth and the beginning of the nineteenth centuries. The book discusses the debate about the scientific nature of Physiognomy. Starting from the concept that Physiognomy refers to particular signs on the face, it looks for evidence of a knowledge and awareness of this pseudo-scientific theory. The author researches among various acting manuals and theatrical works in English, German, French and Italian. She points out that Physiognomy makes an appearance in many different guises. In the so-called "physiognomical portraits", for instance, where we find animated discussions on the passions to be displayed, and also direct references to Johann Caspar Lavater and his science.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Ag
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Interkulturelle Begegnungen: Studien Zum Literatur- Und Kulturtransfer, 23
Release date:	June 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Maria-Christina Mur
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	328
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-3-631-72714-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Acting techniques Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Drama texts, plays > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General
LSN:	3-631-72714-3
Barcode:	9783631727140

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