The Italian Puppet Theater: A History Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
This is the first full-length, English language study of Italian puppetry. Chapters describe Italy's rich puppet theater tradition through the end of the eighteenth century; the golden age of glove puppets, marionettes and pupi; commedia dell'arte and the puppet stage; the evolution of repertoires; music and spectacle; and changes during the twentieth century. Concluding chapters offer in-depth studies of two marionette companies, Turin's Lupi and Catania's Fratelli Napoli. Rich in photographs, the book includes 28 color plates.
Paperback: 310 pages
Publisher: McFarland (April 19, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786443464
ISBN-13: 978-0786443468
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 0.8 x 9.9 inches
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Great Book! thanks!
A comprehensive, thoroughly researched book in English about the history of Italian puppetry. Must have in every puppetry book collection.
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