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Commedia Dell’ Arte

Commedia Dell’ Arte. By: Dana Manradgh. Literary Period/Movement. Commedia Dell’ Arte began in Italy in the 16 th and 17 th century. The performers traveled in Troupes to perform. The three most famous Troupes were Gelosi, Confidenti,and Fedeli.

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Commedia Dell’ Arte

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  1. Commedia Dell’ Arte By: Dana Manradgh

  2. Literary Period/Movement • Commedia Dell’ Arte began in Italy in the 16th and 17th century. • The performers traveled in Troupes to perform. • The three most famous Troupes were Gelosi, Confidenti,and Fedeli. • The Troupes performed on temporary stages usually in streets.

  3. Literary period continued.. • The zanni or servant was the most important character in the play. -Arlecchino or Harlequin was the most famous servant. • The masks the characters wore represented the emotion the character was felling at the time.

  4. Literary period continues.. • The were several different dialects in Italy at this period. • The audience in most cases did not understand what the performer was saying. • Still, the audience did not care.

  5. Social Elements • “Commedia Dell’Arte appealed to the masses, without regard for language, nationality, or social status” (Rudlin). • “Performances took place on temporary stages, mostly on city streets, but occasionally even in court venues” (Filippo).

  6. Religious elements • Art during this period of time was suppose to be dedicated to the church. • At the time people should have belonged to the Church Of God.

  7. Religious elements continued • Luther wrote the 95 Theses in 1517 which changed peoples view on religion in Italy. • The 95 Theses lead to Reformation in Italy

  8. Poltitical Elements • Several problems were going on in Italy in the Commedia Dell’ Arte era. • “Italian theatre historians, such as Roberto Tessari and Ferdinando Taviani, believe commedia developed as a response to the political and economic crisis of the 16th century and, as a consequence, became the first entirely professional form of theatre” (Delpiano).

  9. Political elements Continued • Commedia Dell’ Arte was a way for the community (including high ranking people) to get away from the stress. • The Commedia Dell’ Arte plays usually poked fun at political problems by delivering political statements.

  10. Artistic Elements • The most known artistic element of Commedia Dell’ Arte were the masks. • The masks portrayed the feelings of the performer. • The performers could be told apart by the nose on the masks.

  11. Artistic Elements Continued • Singing and dancing were also central themes of Commedia Dell’ Arte • At the end of a performance the audience usually joined in song with the performers.

  12. Influence on Art • The impact of Commedia Dell'Arte on European drama can be seen in French pantomime and the English harlequinade. • Also signs of Commedia Dell’ Arte can be seen in shows such as “The Simpson's”

  13. Most famous Characters Arlecchino • Most famous servant • He tries to trick his masters, but often fails. • He is very quick, acrobatic, and limber .

  14. Most famous characters continued Pantalone • Pantalone is obsessed with money. • He is very high on the social ladder in town. • He lusts for women at all times.

  15. Most Famous Characters Continued Il Dottore • Very high on the social ladder • Is a Doctor, but usually has no idea what he is talking about. • Hates to stop talking although he has a lisp.

  16. Most famous characters continued.. The Lovers • High status in the town • Sons and daughters of parents who are also high on the social ladder • Most famous lover is Pantalone daughter • Status is slightly lowered because of extreme infatuation.

  17. Most famous characters continues Il Capitano • Extremely arrogant with a huge ego • Pretends he is a captain because he owns the uniform • Behind his front of courage he is actually a coward.

  18. Interesting facts • Bart Simpson is the modern version of Arlecchino • Pantalone is the old time version of Mr. Burns from “The Simpson's”

  19. Interesting facts continued.. • Men had to play female roles • Actors influenced Theatre in Spain, Holland, Germany, Austria, and especially France.

  20. Commedia Dell’ Arte Collage

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