Theater And Spectacle In The Art Of The Roman Empire
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Theater And Spectacle In The Art Of The Roman Empire
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Author : Katherine M. D. Dunbabin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Theater And Spectacle In The Art Of The Roman Empire written by Katherine M. D. Dunbabin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Art and society categories.
Theater, spectacle, and performance played significant roles in the political and social structure of the Roman Empire, which was diverse in population and language. A wide and varied range of entertainment was available to a Roman audience: the traditional festivals with their athletic contests and dramatic performances, pantomime and mime, the chariot races of the circus, and the gladiatorial shows and wild beast hunts of the arena. In Theater and Spectacle in the Art of the Roman Empire, which is richly illustrated in color throughout, Katherine M. D. Dunbabin emphasizes the visual evidenc.
Gladiators And Caesars
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Author : Eckart Köhne
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000-01-01
Gladiators And Caesars written by Eckart Köhne and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Describes the events and games held in the amphitheaters, cicuses, and theaters in ancient Rome.
Spectacle Entertainments Of Early Imperial Rome
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Author : Richard Beacham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-03-08
Spectacle Entertainments Of Early Imperial Rome written by Richard Beacham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-08 with History categories.
The presentations in the theater, gladiatorial combats, chariot races in the circus, animal hunts, triumphal processions, and other public entertainments of early imperial Rome served as tangible expressions of Roman ideology and power. This engagingly written book describes these lavish spectacles, traces their evolution under Rome's political masters from Caesar to Nero, and discusses their social and political significance. Drawing on primary accounts of ancient historians as well as on archaeological evidence, Richard C. Beacham examines the stagecraft of Roman statecraft, providing illuminating accounts of such episodes as the intensely theatrical rivalry of Caesar and Pompey, Augustus's performance in what the Princeps himself called the "mime of life," and the demented antics of Caligula. He shows how Roman politicians and emperors created awesome spectacles of mass appeal in a potent exercise of demagoguery. He argues that the Roman people in turn jealously guarded their right to be entertained, regarding the theater, circus, and arena as political venues in which to demonstrate their power and vent their opinions.
Theater And Politics In Plutarch S Parallel Lives
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Author : Raphaëla Dubreuil
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2023-11-07
Theater And Politics In Plutarch S Parallel Lives written by Raphaëla Dubreuil and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-07 with History categories.
An orator turns to an actor for advice, citizens expect assemblies to unfold like dramas, and a theater-goer cries at a play thinking of his fallen enemy: no Life escapes the mention of theatrical imagery in Plutarch’s paralleled biographies. And yet this is the first book not only to examine Plutarch’s consistent and coherent use of this imagery but also to argue that it is systematically employed to describe, explore, and evaluate politics in action. The theater becomes Plutarch’s invitation for us to question and uncover key moments of Athenian, Spartan, and Roman history as it unfolds.
Performance In Greek And Roman Theatre
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Author : George William Mallory Harrison
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2013
Performance In Greek And Roman Theatre written by George William Mallory Harrison and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Literary Criticism categories.
This series has existed for the past 50 years. It provides a forum for the publication of well over 300 scholarly works on all aspects of the ancient world, including inscriptions, papyri, language, the history of material culture and mentality, the history of peoples and institutions, but also latterly the classical tradition, for example, neo-latin literature and the history of Classical scholarship.
Emperor Of Rome
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Author : Mary Beard
language : en
Publisher: Profile Books
Release Date : 2023-09-28
Emperor Of Rome written by Mary Beard and has been published by Profile Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-28 with History categories.
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER & BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A TELEGRAPH BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 A BLOOMBERG BEST BOOK OF 2023 A PROSPECT BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 BLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 '[Mary Beard] has always had the sharpest eyes for telling detail and colourful anecdote' Sunday Times 'Britain's most famous classicist ... at the peak of her powers' The Times 'Extraordinary ... a deliciously varied tapestry of detail drawn from across nearly three centuries' Telegraph 'The reigning Queen of Classics' Spectator What was it really like to rule and be ruled in the Ancient Roman world? In her international best-seller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now, she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from Julius Caesar (assassinated 44 BCE) to Alexander Severus (assassinated 235 CE). Emperor of Rome is not your usual chronological account of Roman rulers, one after another: the mad Caligula, the monster Nero, the philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Beard asks bigger questions: What power did emperors actually have? Was the Roman palace really so bloodstained? Emperor of Rome goes directly to the heart of Roman (and our own) fantasies about what it was to be Roman, offering an account of Roman history as it has never been presented before.
The Grand Theater Of The World
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Author : Valeria De Lucca
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-09-03
The Grand Theater Of The World written by Valeria De Lucca and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-03 with Music categories.
Music and space in the early modern world shaped each other in profound ways, and this is particularly apparent when considering Rome, a city that defined itself as the "grande teatro del mondo". The aim of this book is to consider music and space as fundamental elements in the performance of identity in early modern Rome. Rome’s unique milieu, as defined by spiritual and political power, as well as diplomacy and competition between aristocratic families, offers an exceptionally wide array of musical spaces and practices to be explored from an interdisciplinary perspective. Space is viewed as the theatrical backdrop against which to study a variety of musical practices in their functions as signifiers of social and political meanings. The editors wish to go beyond the traditional distinction between music theatrical spectacles – namely opera – and other musical genres and practices to offer a more comprehensive perspective on the ways in which not only dramatic, but also instrumental music and even the sounds of voices and objects in the streets relied on the theatrical dimension of space for their effectiveness in conveying social and political messages. While most chapters deal with musical performances, some focus on specific aspects of the Roman soundscape, or are even intentionally "silent", dealing with visual arts and architecture in their performative and theatrical aspects. The latter offer a perspective that creates a visual counterpoint to the ways in which music and sound shaped space.
Studies In The History Of Art
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Studies In The History Of Art written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Art categories.
Living Theatre In The Ancient Roman House
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Author : Richard C. Beacham
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2022-12-31
Living Theatre In The Ancient Roman House written by Richard C. Beacham and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-31 with Art categories.
For the Romans, much of life was seen, expressed and experienced as a form of theatre. In their homes, patrons performed the lead, with a supporting cast of residents and visitors. This sumptuously illustrated book, the result of extensive interdisciplinary research, is the first to investigate, describe and show how ancient Roman houses and villas, in their décor, spaces, activities and function, could constitute highly-theatricalised environments, indeed, a sort of 'living theatre'. Their layout, purpose and use reflected and informed a culture in which theatre was both a major medium of entertainment and communication and an art form drawing upon myths exploring the core values and beliefs of society. For elite Romans, their homes, as veritable stage-sets, served as visible and tangible expressions of their owners' prestige, importance and achievements. The Roman home was a carefully crafted realm in which patrons displayed themselves, while 'stage-managing' the behaviour and responses of visitor-spectators.
Souvenirs And The Experience Of Empire In Ancient Rome
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Author : Maggie Popkin
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2022-04-21
Souvenirs And The Experience Of Empire In Ancient Rome written by Maggie Popkin and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-21 with Art categories.
This book uses ancient souvenirs and memorabilia to reveal the experiences, interests, imaginations, and aspirations of ordinary ancient Romans.