History of Theatre and Performing Arts
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide an overview on the history of the Western theatre from ancient Greece up to the twentieth century, by referring to the typicality of national or better supranational situations of theatre. The second unit focuses on methods and tools of analysis of writing for the stage in XX century. The third unit deals with the evolution of the Italian contemporary show, with particular reference to directing theatre.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course students will have the historical and critical tools to understand the history of western theatre from antiquity up to 20th centuries, as well as through the knowledge of the historical-social context in which dramas and theatrical productions originated. In particular, the student is able to deal with critical awareness the analysis of 20Th century drama and the contemporary productions, especially with directing theatre
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
(A-F)
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Didactic Unit A (20 hours - 3 cfu): Elements of History of Western Theatre
Didactic Unit B (20 hours - 3 cfu): Actors and authors between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries: from Eleonora Duse to Luigi Pirandello
Didactic Unit C (20 hours - 3 cfu): Giorgio Strehler. The humanity of the theater
The course aims to provide an overview with adequate insights on the history of the theatre in Europe from ancient Greece up to the twentieth century, focusing not only on writing, but analysing the evolution of the space, the impact of actors, directors, designers, companies and organisation in the process of theatre-making. The second unit focuses on methods and tools of analysis of writing for the stage in XX century. The third unit deals with the evolution of the Italian contemporary show, with particular reference to Giorgio Strehler and some significant events, staged in Milanese theatres. Attending students will have the opportunity to meet theatrical artists and directors.
Didactic Unit B (20 hours - 3 cfu): Actors and authors between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries: from Eleonora Duse to Luigi Pirandello
Didactic Unit C (20 hours - 3 cfu): Giorgio Strehler. The humanity of the theater
The course aims to provide an overview with adequate insights on the history of the theatre in Europe from ancient Greece up to the twentieth century, focusing not only on writing, but analysing the evolution of the space, the impact of actors, directors, designers, companies and organisation in the process of theatre-making. The second unit focuses on methods and tools of analysis of writing for the stage in XX century. The third unit deals with the evolution of the Italian contemporary show, with particular reference to Giorgio Strehler and some significant events, staged in Milanese theatres. Attending students will have the opportunity to meet theatrical artists and directors.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the basic concepts of historical chronology and main movements of Italian and European literature and culture is recommended. Classes are in Italian language.
The course is addressed to students of Science of Cultural Heritage and is open to bachelor and master students of Humanities, History, Languages and Philosophy. Classes are reserved to students with surnames from A to F.
The course is addressed to students of Science of Cultural Heritage and is open to bachelor and master students of Humanities, History, Languages and Philosophy. Classes are reserved to students with surnames from A to F.
Teaching methods
The course aims to provide knowledge about the main issues related to history of the theatre, its tools of investigation and their application in different contests (writing, production, organization, scenary). Lessons aim to encourage the development of analytical and critical skills, in terms of analysis of dramas and shows. ). Lessons are frontal. During the Unit C attending students taking the 9 cfu exam will have the opportunity to meet artists and directors of some productions staged in Milan's theatres.
Teaching Resources
Bibliography for attending students
6 cfu programme: didactic Unit A + didactic Unit B
9 cfu programme: didactic Unit A+ didactic Unit B+ didactic Unit C
Didactic Unit A
Topics presented during classes of Unit A
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione, 2019.
Didactic Unit B
Topics presented during classes of Unit B
M. Cambiaghi, Il caffè del teatro Manzoni. Autori e scena a Milano tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2013.
Didactic Unit C
Topics presented during classes of Unit C
A. Bentoglio, Giorgio Strehler. L'umanità del teatro, Imola, Cuepress, 2020.
Bibliography for not attending students
6 cfu Programme not attending students
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione 2019.
M. Cambiaghi, Il caffè del teatro Manzoni. Autori e scena a Milano tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2013.
C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
9 cfu Programme not attending students
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione 2019.
M. Cambiaghi, Il caffè del teatro Manzoni. Autori e scena a Milano tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2013.
A. Bentoglio, Giorgio Strehler. L'umanità del teatro, Imola, Cuepress, 2020.
C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
6 cfu programme: didactic Unit A + didactic Unit B
9 cfu programme: didactic Unit A+ didactic Unit B+ didactic Unit C
Didactic Unit A
Topics presented during classes of Unit A
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione, 2019.
Didactic Unit B
Topics presented during classes of Unit B
M. Cambiaghi, Il caffè del teatro Manzoni. Autori e scena a Milano tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2013.
Didactic Unit C
Topics presented during classes of Unit C
A. Bentoglio, Giorgio Strehler. L'umanità del teatro, Imola, Cuepress, 2020.
Bibliography for not attending students
6 cfu Programme not attending students
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione 2019.
M. Cambiaghi, Il caffè del teatro Manzoni. Autori e scena a Milano tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2013.
C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
9 cfu Programme not attending students
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione 2019.
M. Cambiaghi, Il caffè del teatro Manzoni. Autori e scena a Milano tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2013.
A. Bentoglio, Giorgio Strehler. L'umanità del teatro, Imola, Cuepress, 2020.
C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an oral test that aims to assess the students' knowledge of the history of the Western theatre and of the subjects on the programme, with particular attention to disciplinary terminology, argumentation skills and explanatory precision. For students attending classes is possible to take a final written test. The written test can replace the oral test. Information about written test will be given only during the lessons.
Warning
International students or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course in a timely manner.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or with DSA must be defined with the teacher, in agreement with the competent office.
Warning
International students or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course in a timely manner.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or with DSA must be defined with the teacher, in agreement with the competent office.
Unita' didattica A
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
(G-Z)
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Didactic Unit A (20 hours - 3 cfu): Elements of History of Western Theatre
Didactic Unit B (20 hours - 3 cfu): Metatheatrical writing in Italian XX century drama
Didactic Unit C (20 hours - 3 cfu): Actors and directors in Italian contemporary scene
The course aims to provide an overview with adequate insights on the history of the theatre in Europe from ancient Greece up to the twentieth century, focusing not only on writing, but analysing the evolution of the space, the impact of actors, directors, designers, companies and organisation in the process of theatre-making. The second unit focuses on methods and tools of analysis of writing for the stage in XX century. The third unit deals with the evolution of the Italian contemporary show, with particular reference to some significant events, staged in Milanese theatres. Attending students will have the opportunity to meet theatrical artists and directors.
Didactic Unit B (20 hours - 3 cfu): Metatheatrical writing in Italian XX century drama
Didactic Unit C (20 hours - 3 cfu): Actors and directors in Italian contemporary scene
The course aims to provide an overview with adequate insights on the history of the theatre in Europe from ancient Greece up to the twentieth century, focusing not only on writing, but analysing the evolution of the space, the impact of actors, directors, designers, companies and organisation in the process of theatre-making. The second unit focuses on methods and tools of analysis of writing for the stage in XX century. The third unit deals with the evolution of the Italian contemporary show, with particular reference to some significant events, staged in Milanese theatres. Attending students will have the opportunity to meet theatrical artists and directors.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is addressed to students of Science of Cultural Heritage and is open to bachelor and master students of Humanities, History, Languages and Philosophy. Classes are reserved to students with surnames from G to Z. Knowledge of the basic concepts of historical chronology and main movements of Italian and European literature and culture is recommended. Classes are in Italian language.
Teaching methods
The course aims to provide knowledge about the main issues related to history of the theatre, its tools of investigation and their application in different contests (writing, production, organization, scenery). Lessons aim to encourage the development of analytical and critical skills, in terms of analysis of dramas and shows. During the Unit C attending students taking the 9 cfu exam will have the opportunity to meet artists and directors of some productions staged in Milanese theatres.
Teaching Resources
Bibliography for attending students
6 cfu programme: Didactic Unit A + Didactic Unit B
9 cfu programme : didactic Unit A+ didactic unit B+ Didactic Unit C
Didactic Unit A
Topics presented during classes of Unit A
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione, 2019.
Didactic Unit B
Topics presented during classes of Unit B
M. Cambiaghi, Le commedie in commedia. Rappresentazioni teatrali nella finzione scenica, Milano, Bruno Mondadori, 2009.
Didactic Unit C
Topics presented during classes of Unit C
A text of your choice between: A. Bentoglio, Giorgio Strehler. L'umanità del teatro, Imola, Cuepress, 2020; oppure: C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
Bibliography for not attending students
6 cfu Programme not attending students:
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione 2019.
A text of your choice between: M. Cambiaghi, Le commedie in commedia. Rappresentazioni teatrali nella finzione scenica, Milano, Bruno Mondadori, 2009, oppure: M. Cambiaghi, Il caffè del teatro Manzoni. Autori e scena a Milano tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2013.
M. Cambiaghi - G. Turchetta (a cura di), Itinerari della critica teatrale italiana del Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2020, four essays of your choice.
9 cfu Programme not attending students:
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione 2019.
A text of your choice between: M. Cambiaghi, Le commedie in commedia. Rappresentazioni teatrali nella finzione scenica, Milano, Bruno Mondadori, 2009, oppure: M. Cambiaghi, Il caffè del teatro Manzoni. Autori e scena a Milano tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2013.
A text of your choice between: A. Bentoglio, Giorgio Strehler. L'umanità del teatro, Imola, Cuepress, 2020, oppure: C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
M. Cambiaghi - G. Turchetta (a cura di), Itinerari della critica teatrale italiana del Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2020.
6 cfu programme: Didactic Unit A + Didactic Unit B
9 cfu programme : didactic Unit A+ didactic unit B+ Didactic Unit C
Didactic Unit A
Topics presented during classes of Unit A
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione, 2019.
Didactic Unit B
Topics presented during classes of Unit B
M. Cambiaghi, Le commedie in commedia. Rappresentazioni teatrali nella finzione scenica, Milano, Bruno Mondadori, 2009.
Didactic Unit C
Topics presented during classes of Unit C
A text of your choice between: A. Bentoglio, Giorgio Strehler. L'umanità del teatro, Imola, Cuepress, 2020; oppure: C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
Bibliography for not attending students
6 cfu Programme not attending students:
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione 2019.
A text of your choice between: M. Cambiaghi, Le commedie in commedia. Rappresentazioni teatrali nella finzione scenica, Milano, Bruno Mondadori, 2009, oppure: M. Cambiaghi, Il caffè del teatro Manzoni. Autori e scena a Milano tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2013.
M. Cambiaghi - G. Turchetta (a cura di), Itinerari della critica teatrale italiana del Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2020, four essays of your choice.
9 cfu Programme not attending students:
Roberto Alonge, Franco Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET Università, terza edizione 2019.
A text of your choice between: M. Cambiaghi, Le commedie in commedia. Rappresentazioni teatrali nella finzione scenica, Milano, Bruno Mondadori, 2009, oppure: M. Cambiaghi, Il caffè del teatro Manzoni. Autori e scena a Milano tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2013.
A text of your choice between: A. Bentoglio, Giorgio Strehler. L'umanità del teatro, Imola, Cuepress, 2020, oppure: C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
M. Cambiaghi - G. Turchetta (a cura di), Itinerari della critica teatrale italiana del Novecento, Milano, Mimesis, 2020.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an oral test that aims to assess the students' knowledge of the history of the Western theatre and of the subjects on the programme, with particular attention to disciplinary terminology, argumentation skills and explanatory precision. For students attending classes is possible to take an intermediate written test and a final test. Information about written test will be given only during the lessons.
Warning
International students or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course in a timely manner.
Warning
International students or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course in a timely manner.
Unita' didattica A
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)