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The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre
John Russell Brown
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Description for The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre
Paperback. This is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the history of theatre, ranging from Ancient Egyptian festivals to contemporary performance arts. Lavishly illustrated in black and white and colour throughout, this is the perfect book for theatre goer and student alike Editor(s): Brown, John Russell. Series: Oxford Illustrated History. Num Pages: 592 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: AN; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 190 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1266.
Authoritative and wide-ranging, this absorbing account of the history of theatre draws on the latest scholarly research to describe and celebrate theatre's greatest achievemenst over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international multicultural theatre in the late twentieth century. Written by a team of distinguished authors and illustrated throughout, this is an essential source of reference for students, teachers, theatre professionals, and the theatre-goer alike.
Authoritative and wide-ranging, this absorbing account of the history of theatre draws on the latest scholarly research to describe and celebrate theatre's greatest achievemenst over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international multicultural theatre in the late twentieth century. Written by a team of distinguished authors and illustrated throughout, this is an essential source of reference for students, teachers, theatre professionals, and the theatre-goer alike.
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Series
Oxford Illustrated History
Condition
New
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192854421
SKU
V9780192854421
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Ref
99-4
About John Russell Brown
John Russell Brown was Professor of Theature at the University of Michigan, and for fifteen years was Associate of the National Theatre in London. He has writen and edited several books and editions of plays by Shakespeare, and has directed plays for professional and student companies.
Reviews for The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre
tellingly charts the impact not just of exceptional individuals but of social and economic factors and technological change on theatre. A spread of deftly selected illustrations informatively and handsomely embellishes the text.
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