Friday, January 15th
3 Functions of Art
Entertainment (diversion) self-confidence
Edification/ Enlightenment self-respect
Exaltation of Human Spirit not real, but humanizes; Allows a wider view of humanity
3 Elements of Theatre
- performance
- what is performed (script, etc.) Aà Bà C "A performs B for C"
- audience
5 Special Qualities of Theatre
- lifelikeness
- ephemerality never the same
- objectivity Gods eye view
- complexity different aspects, resources
- immediacy live audiences, live performers
Terminology
Willing Suspension of Disbelief you know it is not real, but you agree to believe it.
Art expression of life
Drama Theatres literature, serious play
Theatre building
Theatre art of theatre
Clapping
Silence
Intermission
Acts
Scenery moves
soliloquy
3 Characteristics of Group Behavior
- Evolution of the collective mind shared experience, feelings
- Behavioral Reinforcement laughing (others laugh), riots, violence
- Identification of Community same actions
7 Aspects of Intelligence (pg 20)
- interpersonal (learn about others)
- intrapersonal (learn about self)