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Acting: An Encyclopedia Of Traditional Culture

Author: Osnes, Beth
Hardback; Book
486 pages
Published: December 2001
ABC CLIO Europe (ABC-CLIO)
ISBN: 0874367956

A ground-breaking, cross-cultural reference work exploring the diversity of expression found in rituals, festivals, and performances, uncovering acting techniques and practices from around the world.From opulent Aztec festivals in which the lead actor's heart is carved out and offered to the gods to the many varieties of Asian puppet theater, world traditions continue to redefine theWestern idea of what constitutes theater.-- Unique coverage of world traditions, emphasizing the performances of indigenous peoples in Africa, Asia, and Latin America-- Discussion of the contributions of women to the art of acting and the performance arts-- Exploration of the development of cinema and the emergence of the film industry, as well as biographies of some of our best-loveThis volume covers acting techniques from all over the world. It looks at: the performances of indigenous peoples; contributions of women worldwide to acting; and Greek, Ancient Roman, Aztec, and many other cultures' theatre.

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