"continoius" - 1 õppematerjal

The renaissance period in England. Art and literature, development of drama. Dynasties, kings and queens.

in London called "The Theatre". In 1599 another was built called "The Globe". Shakespeares tragedies were performed there. Original has burnt down. Nowadays there is new "The Globe". Stage in the middle, audience surrounded it. Theatre house had balkony, mad use of it. No curtins. Got light from sun or candles, torches. Many burnt down. Almost none scenery and decorations. Audience was informed with signs where was written where the action took place. Action was very quick, continoius. Actors were men and boys. Drama was divided into tragedy and comedy. First one swere imitations of ancient Roman tragedies and comedies. The first playwrights were men of academic learning. Called Universitie Wits. First plays were the plays of action, situations were natural. Characters were real humans with their vices and virtues. The first outstanding playwright was Christopher Marlowe 1564-1593. Born in Canterbury son of a cobbler. In 1580 went to Cambridge university, showed himself