Background information
Explore this page to find background information on Commedia Dell Arte and an introduction to the characters.
In this Libguide you can find out more about these characters:
Background information
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Commedia Dell ArteInformation on Commedia Dell Arte
Commedia Dell Arte
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Commedia Dell ArteThis page from a BBC Encyclopedia website contains information on the background to Commedia Dell Arte and an introduction to the characters.
Introduction to Commedia Dell Arte
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V&A - Commedia dell ArteA page from the Victoria and Albert Museum website, that provides an introduction to early pantomime and commedia dell arte.
Characters of Commedia Dell'Arte
Commedia Dell Arte
This picture is taken from the 'Magic of Venezia' website where you can find a brief introduction to Commedia Dell Arte and information about many of the characters and their masks.
Commedia dell'Arte - Character shape
This video, from the National Theatre, gives a short introduction to commedia dell'arte and the use of movement and shapes when acting.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Books in the Senior Library
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Commedia dell' Arte : an actor's handbook by Call Number: Library - SFC - Arts & Languages 792.2028ISBN: 0415047706
This book is in the Senior Library.
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History of the theatre by Call Number: Library - SFC - Arts & Languages 792.09ISBN: 0205358780 -
Venetian masks and the Commedia dell'Arte by Call Number: Library - Non Fiction 391.43409ISBN: 8877433418
