General Theory of Dramatic Art

Author: Zhou Anhua
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: For human art, drama may be one of the most variable and complex concepts. As society and art itself develop, the dramatic art of different eras will present new characteristics that were not present in the dramatic art of previous generations. Adapting to or accommodating these new characteristics will naturally lead to the continuous development and change of dramatic concepts. In a sense, a history of drama is also a history of the evolution of dramatic concepts. Therefore, only by having a thorough understanding and recognition of the historical evolution of dramatic concepts can we truly grasp the essence of dramatic art and truly enter the realm of dramatic art. As a general introduction to dramatic art, General Theory of Dramatic Art adopts a method of combining history, theory, and criticism to construct, meticulously organizing the historical evolution of dramatic concepts in both Eastern and Western cultures. It provides concise discussions on the history of drama in both Eastern and Western cultures, the principles of dramatic art, dramatic genres and schools, and dramatic criticism. The unity of points, lines, and planes, as well as the mutual validation of theory and practice, are the desired outcomes the author aims to achieve. The active incorporation of the original insights and innovative achievements in the field of dramaturgy is also a deliberate effort by the author.