Teaching Stories and Cultures of Theatrical Spaces belongs to the set of educational activities that characterise the “Theatre” curriculum of the Degree course in Disciplines of the Arts, Music and Performance. The obligatory starting point of the course is the definition of its object of study and the recognition of different types of sources and documents on which it is based.
The course purpose is to introduce the study of theatre in the history, prioritising the analysis of cultural processes leading each civilisation to build specific places, designed in certain ages for the institution/monument theatre and in others for the representative forms. The morphology of these places was strictly conjoined with the society, historical period and geography in which it was born.
The lessons aim to achieve the following educational objectives:
1) to enhance the knowledge of some of the historiographic knots linked to the concept of space in theatre: architecture, scenography, the relationship between actors and spectators, the different levels of the dramaturgy;
2) to stimulate students’ critical and interpretative skills by providing them with tools and sources of analysis of different nature and origin;
3) contextualise the study of theatre, in the frame of the specific and historical changes undergone by civilisations throughout time.
The course purpose is to introduce the study of theatre in the history, prioritising the analysis of cultural processes leading each civilisation to build specific places, designed in certain ages for the institution/monument theatre and in others for the representative forms. The morphology of these places was strictly conjoined with the society, historical period and geography in which it was born.
The lessons aim to achieve the following educational objectives:
1) to enhance the knowledge of some of the historiographic knots linked to the concept of space in theatre: architecture, scenography, the relationship between actors and spectators, the different levels of the dramaturgy;
2) to stimulate students’ critical and interpretative skills by providing them with tools and sources of analysis of different nature and origin;
3) contextualise the study of theatre, in the frame of the specific and historical changes undergone by civilisations throughout time.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
- In the first part the course will analyse the theatrical space as a problem, from a practical and theoretical point of view, trying to contextualize it in different historical periods.
- Then, the works and the theories of Edward Gordon Craig will be analysed.
- In the last part the course will analyse the case study of the actor Giovanni Grasso (1873-1930). The course will focus on how his artistical practices allowed him to go through different theatrical spaces: “pupi” marionette theatre, popular theatre, music-hall, theatres of the European and world’s capitals, etc.
- Edward Gordon Craig, “L’arte del teatro. Il mio teatro” a cura di Ferruccio Marotti, Cue Press, 2016
- Gabriele Sofia, “L’arte di Giovanni Grasso e le rivoluzioni teatrali di Craig e Mejerchol’d”, Roma, Bulzoni, 2019
FOR NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS:
- Peter Brook, “Lo spazio vuoto”, Roma, Bulzoni, 1998.
Programme
The course will be made up of three sections:- In the first part the course will analyse the theatrical space as a problem, from a practical and theoretical point of view, trying to contextualize it in different historical periods.
- Then, the works and the theories of Edward Gordon Craig will be analysed.
- In the last part the course will analyse the case study of the actor Giovanni Grasso (1873-1930). The course will focus on how his artistical practices allowed him to go through different theatrical spaces: “pupi” marionette theatre, popular theatre, music-hall, theatres of the European and world’s capitals, etc.
Core Documentation
- Fabrizio Cruciani, “Lo spazio del teatro”, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1992- Edward Gordon Craig, “L’arte del teatro. Il mio teatro” a cura di Ferruccio Marotti, Cue Press, 2016
- Gabriele Sofia, “L’arte di Giovanni Grasso e le rivoluzioni teatrali di Craig e Mejerchol’d”, Roma, Bulzoni, 2019
FOR NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS:
- Peter Brook, “Lo spazio vuoto”, Roma, Bulzoni, 1998.
Type of delivery of the course
In case of need and university directives, the course will take place remotelyType of evaluation
Oral exam teacher profile teaching materials
- In the first part the course will analyse the theatrical space as a problem, from a practical and theoretical point of view, trying to contextualize it in different historical periods.
- Then, the works and the theories of Edward Gordon Craig will be analysed.
- In the last part the course will analyse the case study of the actor Giovanni Grasso (1873-1930). The course will focus on how his artistical practices allowed him to go through different theatrical spaces: “pupi” marionette theatre, popular theatre, music-hall, theatres of the European and world’s capitals, etc.
- Edward Gordon Craig, “L’arte del teatro. Il mio teatro” a cura di Ferruccio Marotti, Cue Press, 2016
- Gabriele Sofia, “L’arte di Giovanni Grasso e le rivoluzioni teatrali di Craig e Mejerchol’d”, Roma, Bulzoni, 2019
FOR NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS:
- Peter Brook, “Lo spazio vuoto”, Roma, Bulzoni, 1998.
Mutuazione: 20710191 STORIE E CULTURE DEGLI SPAZI TEATRALI in DAMS (Discipline delle Arti, della Musica e dello Spettacolo) L-3 SOFIA GABRIELE
Programme
The course will be made up of three sections:- In the first part the course will analyse the theatrical space as a problem, from a practical and theoretical point of view, trying to contextualize it in different historical periods.
- Then, the works and the theories of Edward Gordon Craig will be analysed.
- In the last part the course will analyse the case study of the actor Giovanni Grasso (1873-1930). The course will focus on how his artistical practices allowed him to go through different theatrical spaces: “pupi” marionette theatre, popular theatre, music-hall, theatres of the European and world’s capitals, etc.
Core Documentation
- Fabrizio Cruciani, “Lo spazio del teatro”, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1992- Edward Gordon Craig, “L’arte del teatro. Il mio teatro” a cura di Ferruccio Marotti, Cue Press, 2016
- Gabriele Sofia, “L’arte di Giovanni Grasso e le rivoluzioni teatrali di Craig e Mejerchol’d”, Roma, Bulzoni, 2019
FOR NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS:
- Peter Brook, “Lo spazio vuoto”, Roma, Bulzoni, 1998.
Type of delivery of the course
In case of need and university directives, the course will take place remotelyType of evaluation
Oral exam