Costuming the Shakespearean Stage: Visual Codes of Representation in Early Moder

Description: Costuming the Shakespearean Stage by Robert I. Lublin A study that considers royal proclamations, religious writings, paintings, woodcuts, plays, historical accounts, sermons, and legal documents to investigate what Shakespearean actors actually wore in production and what cultural information those costumes conveyed. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Although scholars have long considered the material conditions surrounding the production of early modern drama, until now, no book-length examination has sought to explain what was worn on the periods stages and, more importantly, how articles of apparel were understood when seen by contemporary audiences. Robert Lublins new study considers royal proclamations, religious writings, paintings, woodcuts, plays, historical accounts, sermons, and legal documents to investigate what Shakespearean actors actually wore in production and what cultural information those costumes conveyed. Four of the chapters of Costuming the Shakespearean Stage address categories of seeing: visually based semiotic systems according to which costumes constructed and conveyed information on the early modern stage. The four categories include gender, social station, nationality, and religion. The fifth chapter examines one play, Thomas Middletons A Game at Chess, to show how costumes signified across the categories of seeing to establish a plays distinctive semiotics and visual aesthetic. Author Biography Robert I. Lublin is Chair of Performing Arts at the University of Massachusetts Boston, USA. Table of Contents Introduction; Chapter 1 Sex and Gender; Chapter 2 Social Station; Chapter 3 Foreigners; Chapter 4 Religion; Chapter 5 "An vnder black dubblett signifying a Spanish hart"; Review ... this enjoyable book provides significant insights... Recommended. Choice Written in a clear and straightforward manner, Lublins study provides - for literary critics, stage practitioners, and students - an informative, approachable, and stimulating overview that spotlights the centrality of costumes as symbolic vehicles on the early modern stage. Renaissance Quarterly This methodical, informative book is a welcome addition to the investigation of early modern theatrical practices and the complex role of clothing in early modern society. Shakespeare Bulletin Costuming the Shakespearean Stage represents an elucidatory survey of the practicalities, conventions and symbolism of theatrical apparel in arguably the most exciting, productive and variegated period of dramatic production in the history of the English language. Review of English Studies Long Description Though Shakespeares theatre remains enormously popular and though considerable scholarly attention is paid to the material conditions surrounding the production of early modern drama, until now no book-length examination has sought to explain what was worn on the periods stages and, more importantly, how articles of apparel were understood when seen by contemporary audiences. Robert Lublins new study considers royal proclamations, religious writings, paintings, woodcuts, plays, historical accounts, sermons, and legal documents to investigate what theatregoers actually saw on Shakespearean actors, and what cultural information those costumes conveyed.Four of the chapters of Costuming the Shakespearean Stage address categories of seeing: visually based semiotic systems according to which costumes constructed and conveyed information on the Shakespearean stage. The four categories include gender, class and occupation, nationality, and religion. The fifth chapter examines one play, Thomas Middletons A Game at Chess, to show how costumes signified across the categories of seeing to establish a plays distinctive semiotics and visual aesthetic. Details ISBN075466225X Author Robert I. Lublin Series Studies in Performance and Early Modern Drama Year 2011 ISBN-10 075466225X ISBN-13 9780754662259 Format Hardcover Subtitle Visual Codes of Representation in Early Modern Theatre and Culture Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2011-10-19 DEWEY 822.33 Media Book Illustrations Includes 16 b&w illustrations Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Pages 216 Short Title Costuming the Shakespearean Stage Language English UK Release Date 2011-10-19 AU Release Date 2011-10-19 NZ Release Date 2011-10-19 Alternative 9781138259812 Audience Undergraduate Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134440947;

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