L6 Ísms part 1

Symbolism was a theatrical reaction against Realism. What was the keynote for this type of production?

Although still representational, the acting style was:

• Long monologues, flashy stages

• Silent movements

• Under acted and Melodramatic

• Exaggerated with movements suggesting larger patterns of reality.

Where did Expressionism originate from?

What did Expressionism capture?

• Feelings of dissatisfaction with authority and materialism associated with war.

• Feelings of satisfaction love and peace.

• Feelings of conflict and masking of the truth

• Feelings of lies and sugar coating reality.

Where did Futurism originate from?

What was the aim of futurism?

• They tried to recreate the past.

• Futurists, rejected the past and wished to transform humanity. They glorified the energy and speed of technology.

• They were interested in the proscenium arch stages.

• They disliked variety of art forms