Living theatre in the ancient Roman house : theatricalism in the domestic sphere / Richard C. Beacham, Hugh Denard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beacham, Richard C., author.

Denard, Hugh, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture, Domestic--Rome.

Architecture, Domestic.

Domestic space--Rome.

Domestic space.

Interior decoration--Human factors--Rome.

Interior decoration.

Theater--Influence.

Theater.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxx, 515 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2023.

Summary:

For the Romans, much of life was seen, expressed and experienced as a form of theatre. In their homes, patrons performed the lead, with a supporting cast of residents and visitors. This sumptuously illustrated book, the result of extensive interdisciplinary research, is the first to investigate, describe and show how ancient Roman houses and villas, in their décor, spaces, activities and function, could constitute highly-theatricalised environments, indeed, a sort of 'living theatre'. Their layout, purpose and use reflected and informed a culture in which theatre was both a major medium of entertainment and communication and an art form drawing upon myths exploring the core values and beliefs of society. For elite Romans, their homes, as veritable stage-sets, served as visible and tangible expressions of their owners' prestige, importance and achievements. The Roman home was a carefully crafted realm in which patrons displayed themselves, while 'stage-managing' the behaviour and responses of visitor-spectators.

Contents:

Roman Theatricality and Theatricalism

Theatrical Life at Pompeii

Performance at Pompeii and the Range of Roman Theatrical Entertainments

Politics and Patronage at Pompeii

Theatricalism and the Roman House

Skenographia : Theatricality and Theatricalism in Second Style Frescoes

Skenographia at Boscoreale, Oplontis and Pompeii

Skenographia on the Palatine and at Pompeii

Fourth Style Skenographia

Triclinium Theatricality.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 03 Jan 2023).

ISBN:

9781009041270

1009041274

9781009041478

1009041479

9781009039093

1009039091

OCLC:

1331725286