History of Theatre

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Department of Interior Design

Synopsis:

The course will cover development of the theatre, mainly from the 19th century until today. Czech theatres, theatre technology and contemporary theatre trends, such as using non-theatre spaces will be also presented. The course will include a backstage excursion and a visit to a Czech theatre performance (with subtitles).

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Syllabus of lectures:

1. Starting lecture. Scene of public space. Sculpture as mediator.

2. Czech Theatre buildings.

3. The 18th Century Theatre.

4. The 19th Century Theatre.

5. Backstage excursion.

6. Visiting a theatre performance.

7. The First Half of the 20th Century Theatre (part one).

8. The First Half of the 20th Century Theatre (second part).

9. The Second Half of the 20th Century Theatre (part one).

10. The second half of the 20th Century Theatre (second part).

11. The second half of the 20th Century Theatre (third part).

12. The First Half of the 21st Century Theatre.

13. Lecture of visiting professor.

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Study materials:

1. Beranek, Leo: Music and Architecture, 1979.

2. Burris - Meyer, Edward C.Cole: Theatres and Auditorium, Reinhold, 1949.

3. Multin-Donald C.: Development of the Playhouse, 1970.

4. Pardyl, Věkoslav H.: Specialised Dictionary of Theatrical Terms and Vocabulary of Applied Arts, in both Czech and English.

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: