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The Physiognomical Discourse and European Theatre: Theory, Performance, Dramatic Text

The Physiognomical Discourse and European Theatre: Theory, Performance, Dramatic Text

Mur, Maria-Christina
Dallapiazza, Michael

Hardcover

Series: Interkulturelle Begegnungen. Studien Zum Literatur- Und Kult, Book 23

Literary CriticismPlays

ISBN10: 3631727143
ISBN13: 9783631727140
Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
Published: Jun 13 2017
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.88 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English

The discourse on Physiognomy had an important influence and impact on European theatrical culture at the end of the eighteenth and the beginning of the nineteenth centuries. The book discusses the debate about the scientific nature of Physiognomy. Starting from the concept that Physiognomy refers to particular signs on the face, it looks for evidence of a knowledge and awareness of this pseudo-scientific theory. The author researches among various acting manuals and theatrical works in English, German, French and Italian. She points out that Physiognomy makes an appearance in many different guises. In the so-called physiognomical portraits , for instance, where we find animated discussions on the passions to be displayed, and also direct references to Johann Caspar Lavater and his science.

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