New Directions in Ancient Pantomime
New Directions in Ancient Pantomime by Edith Hall is an illustrated edition published by OUP Oxford on November 20, 2008, featuring 481 pages. This book presents a comprehensive study of pantomime, a significant theatrical form in the Roman Empire, akin to ballet dancing. It explores the performances that captivated audiences for over five centuries across various regions, highlighting the artistry of solo male dancers who were the precursors to modern ballet stars.
Readers will find a collection of sixteen specially commissioned studies by leading specialists that delve into the performance skills, popularity, and social impact of ancient pantomime. The book emphasizes the texts that underpinned this unique art form, offering insights into the history and criticism of drama and performing arts. With its focus on the intricate gestures and costumes of pantomime, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in ancient theatrical traditions and their cultural significance.
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This is the first comprehensive and illustrated study of the most important form of theatre in the entire Roman Empire – pantomime, the ancient equivalent of ballet dancing. Performed for more than five centuries in hundreds of theatres from Portugal in the West to the Euphrates, from Gaul to North Africa, solo male dancing stars – the forerunners of Nijinsky, Nureyev, and Baryshnikov – stunned audiences with their erotic costumes, subtlety of gesture, and dazzling athleticism. In sixteen specially commissioned and complementary studies, the leading world specialists explore all aspects of the ancient pantomime dancer’s performance skills, popularity, and social impact, while paying special attention to the texts that formed the basis of this distinctive art form.
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