Realism In Playwright Research Paper
Jessie L. Nichols
Professor Herron
Theater Arts 102
03 May 2011
Realism in Playwright Realism was introduced to theater in the 19th century as a revolt against writing and theater conventions of the past. Auguste Comet, Charles Darwin, and Emile Zola where major influences on the theater of realism. Realism is a style that focuses mostly on the five senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch causing a change in costumes and in sets of theater from previous styles of writing. We will explore some of the changes in the paragraphs to come. Costumes before realism where used to help audience distinguish between characters and give an idea of there actions. For example in Greek theater characters wore white gloves to make movements
Professor Herron
Theater Arts 102
03 May 2011
Realism in Playwright Realism was introduced to theater in the 19th century as a revolt against writing and theater conventions of the past. Auguste Comet, Charles Darwin, and Emile Zola where major influences on the theater of realism. Realism is a style that focuses mostly on the five senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch causing a change in costumes and in sets of theater from previous styles of writing. We will explore some of the changes in the paragraphs to come. Costumes before realism where used to help audience distinguish between characters and give an idea of there actions. For example in Greek theater characters wore white gloves to make movements