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Theater and the Italian Renaissance
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Commedia dell'arte
An early form of professional theatre, originating from Italy, characterized by improvised performances based on scenarios.
Sabbatini, Nicola
A Renaissance architect who wrote important works on theatre, including manuals on theatrical machinery and stagecraft.
Giorgio Vasari
A painter, architect, and writer who designed the Teatro Mediceo for the Medici family; also known for his biographies of artists.
Proscenium Arch
An architectural feature which frames the stage and separates it from the auditorium, allowing for a 'picture frame' stage.
Isabella Andreini
A member of the commedia dell'arte troupe I Gelosi, famous actress and playwright of the Italian Renaissance.
Teatro Olimpico
The first permanent modern indoor theater, built in Vicenza, designed by the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio.
Intermezzi
Short performances that were presented between the acts of plays, often consisting of elaborate dance and music sequences.
Neoclassicism
The revival of classical standards of drama, including the unities of time, place, and action, which became influential during the Italian Renaissance.
Baldassare Castiglione
Author of 'The Book of the Courtier', which influenced Renaissance theatre by outlining the ideals of a gentleman, also affecting acting styles.
Perspective Scenery
A technique used in stage design utilizing the principles of linear perspective to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface.
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