The Story of the Theatre (Kaleidoscopes)
By Unknown Author.
Description
This is one of a series in which each book contains flaps and fold-outs, and is accompanied by a sheet of reusable stickers. Exploring the traditions of the theatre, this book covers classical tragedy, medieval mystery plays, No and Kabuki, the Mahabarata, vaudeville comedy, and the productions of the 20th century, from Brecht to Beckett. It presents characters from Shakespeare and Moliere, puppets, mime and shadow theatre, and investigates costume design, masks, stage make-up, lighting and scenography. Readers are taken on a tour of the Garnier Opera House in Paris, a turning disc changes ...
ISBN(s)
185697281X, 9781856972819
