Acting: An International Encyclopedia of Traditional Culture
Book Details
Author(s)Mary Beth Osnes
PublisherABC-CLIO
ISBN / ASIN0874367956
ISBN-139780874367959
MarketplaceFrance 🇫🇷
Description
A groundbreaking, cross-cultural reference work exploring the diversity of expression found in rituals, festivals, and performances, uncovering acting techniques and practices from around the world.
A Z entries span every region of the world and cover diverse topics from Ireland's Abbey Theatre to China's Zhang Mu (rod-puppet theater)
Beautiful illustrations include masks used in classical Greek dramas, an advertisement for a performance of Punch and Judy, the humorous puppet characters, and photographs of actors, performances, and ceremonies from Monty Python to young Balinese dancers performing the Legong dance
