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What is Neoclassical?

  • The Neoclassical era was a revival in the artwork of Classical Antiquity, mostly Greek and Roman.
  • Such influences can be seen in writing, visual art, architecture and theatre.

Neoclassical History

Plays and Playwrights

  • Started as a movement in the mid 17th-18th Centuries
  • Theatre at the time were modeled off of the Greeks and Romans
  • Specialized in high usage of improvisation
  • The movement started in France and spread throughout Europe

  • Jean Moliere
  • Tartuffe
  • Jean Racine
  • Andromache, Phaedra
  • Pierre Corneille
  • Melite

Neoclassical Stage

Modeled off of makeshift stages built in old buildings i.e. tennis courts, mansions

Use of chandeliers as light

Backdrops very detailed and elaborate, used to establish setting

http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/library/alumni/online_exhibits/digital/2000/c_n_c/c_06_17th_18th_cents/neoclassicism.htm

Neoclassical Rules of Drama

  • Purity of Form
  • 5 Acts
  • Realism (Verisimilitude)
  • Decorum
  • Purpose

Famous Plays

Bibliography

"Introduction to the Theatre." Chapter 16. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2014.

"Introduction to Theatre -- French Neoclassicism." Introduction to Theatre --

French Neoclassicism. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2014.

"Issue 82Molière‎ and 17th Century French Theatre." Molière‎ and 17th Century French Theatre:: Spotlight: E-News from Theatrefolk. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2014.

"Study Guide: French Neoclassical Theatre - Time Tour Through Classical Theatre." Study Guide: French Neoclassical Theatre - Time Tour Through Classical Theatre. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2014.

Marriage A la Mode

  • Written by John Dryden, it premiered in 1673.
  • It is a restoration comedy that was praised for its progressive themes

Neoclassical Theatre

Ana, Courtney, Sean, John

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