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Drama
Isms
13
Art/Design
Undergraduate 2
12/13/2012

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Classicism
Definition
Truth in form, a return to classical lines, and classical beauty, Greek and Roman ideals
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Romanticism
Definition
Harmony of man with universe, nature and world, reaction to industrial revolution. Truth in nature, mood more important than plot.
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Melodrama
Definition
Most popular form in the 18th century, good versus evil. Good always wins, sacrificial victim always saved. Truth in goodness.
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Naturalism
Definition
Slice of life theater, man is shaped by heredity and social environment truth in reality
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Realism
Definition
Reaction to romanticism, Takes place within the family, shows how social problems of culture effect family and individuals, truth through science and objectivity
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Symbolism
Definition
truth can only be found in the higher spiritual plane of mankind, moods sounds colors, no plot
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Expressionism
Definition
man versus the industrial world and social structures, protagonist usually destroyed by their own world as they struggle against it. Focused on the individual, Truth can only be through the individuals expression, see the world as distorted and alien to the individual
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Futurism
Definition
speed, pro war, anarchy, destroy everything, and begin again. Truth in machines and speed
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Surrealism
Definition
Truth can only be found int he subconscious, train of thought theatre theater of dreams, Mood and tone, no plot
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Dadaism
Definition
anti-war, strip away constructs of society to find truth, truth in chaos
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Theatre of Cruelty
Definition
wake up the audience, create discomfort in the audience, physical theatre, breaks fourth wall, and traditional audience performer roles. Truth in the reality of consciouness
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Absurdism
Definition
no plot, iconic characters, basic theme, usually political, humorous and absurd, nothing makes sense and that is the point, there is no truth
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Epic theatre
Definition
short scenes, alienation, multi-media, political action, truth in action
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