CLRS W4431x - Theatricality and Spectacle in the History of Russian Culture[In English

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Barnard College

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Description:

The course explores the notion of theatricality, its contradictory definitions, and its possible applications to Cultural Studies. It considers the place of both public spectacle and theatrical Event in Russian culture, traditionally considered theatrical as such. The study of public spectacles from 18th-century Court festivities, through 1920s Revolutionary festivals to the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games and the recent celebration of 300 years of Saint-Petersburg. In our exploration of Russian theater a special emphasis will be put on those figures that have been most influential for 20th-century theater and film in the West (Stanislavski, Meyerhold, Diaghilev, Evreinov, etc.). All the readings will be in English. - T. Smoliarova 3 points

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.barnard.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-5262

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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