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Theatre as Sign System Elaine Aston

Theatre as Sign System By Elaine Aston

Theatre as Sign System by Elaine Aston


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Summary

An invaluable handbook explaining the relationship between the drama text and the theory and practice of drama in performance. It also explains the meanings and methods of semiotics and addresses key texts from Sophocles to Caryl Churchill.

Theatre as Sign System Summary

Theatre as Sign System: A Semiotics of Text and Performance by Elaine Aston

This invaluable student handbook is the first detailed guide to explain in detail the relationship between the drama text and the theory and practice of drama in performance.
Beginning at the beginning, with accessible explanations of the meanings and methods of semiotics, Theatre as Sign System addresses key drama texts and offers new and detailed information about the theories of performance.

About Elaine Aston

Elaine Aston, George Savona

Table of Contents

List of figures and tables, Acknowledgements, 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. DRAMATIC SHAPE, 3. CHARACTER, 4. DIALOGUE, 5. STAGE DIRECTIONS I, 6. SEMIOTICS OF PERFORMANCE, 7. STAGE DIRECTIONS II, 8. READING THE IMAGE, 9. TEXT IN PERFORMANCE, 10. CONCLUSION: THE WAY FORWARD?, Further reading suggestions, Bibliography, Index

Additional information

GOR001376692
9780415049320
0415049326
Theatre as Sign System: A Semiotics of Text and Performance by Elaine Aston
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19911107
218
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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