DR 100 - History of Performance

Institution:

Colorado College

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Description:

Surveys performance in the Western tradition from ancient sacred ritual to contemporary performance art. Chronological, thematic and theoretical study of Greek theatre and Roman spectacle, the medieval masque and revelry, Lully's ballets and Moliere's plays, and Renaissance public forms of performance. Considers notions of class, genre, industrialization, and expression in 19th century dance and drama, including realism and the revolt against established forms. Introduces elements of technology, reproduction, and multimedia forms in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Considers film, installation, and early performance art as critical additions to performance. Creative projects and field trips augment the course. 2 units-Lindblade, Sifuentes. (Meets the Critical Perspectives: The West in Time requirement.) (Also listed as Dance Theory 100.) 2 units - Lindblade, Sifuentes.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradocollege.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 389-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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