FROM THE MASK OF COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE TO THE SYMBOL OF ACTOR’S PROFESSION
Abstract
The article is devoted the evolution of Harlequin on the theatrical stage during the whole history of his existence. The examination of the stage path of the famous mask includes different forms of theatrical art: dramatic, pantomime, ballet. The fate of this mask in spite of such genre variety has the generic tendency and generic evolution. This character during four century went through evolution and turned from the second zanni into the symbol of acting technique.
About the Author
D. D. KumukovaRussian Federation
5, St. Isaac’s Sq., Saint Petersburg, 190000, Russian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Arts)
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Review
For citations:
Kumukova D.D. FROM THE MASK OF COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE TO THE SYMBOL OF ACTOR’S PROFESSION. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2018;(2):141-152. (In Russ.)