The Image Of The Puppet In Italian Theater Literature And Film

Author : Federico Pacchioni
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3030986691

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The Image of the Puppet in Italian Theater, Literature and Film by Federico Pacchioni Pdf

With the advancement of cybernetics, avatars, animation, and virtual reality, a thorough understanding of how the puppet metaphor originates from specific theatrical practices and media is especially relevant today. This book identifies and interprets the aesthetic and cultural significance of the different traditions of the Italian puppet theater in the broader Italian culture and beyond. Grounded in the often-overlooked history of the evolution of several Italian puppetry traditions - the central and northern Italian stringed marionettes, the Sicilian pupi, the glove puppets of the Po Valley, and the Neapolitan Pulcinella - this study examines a broad spectrum of visual, cinematic, literary, and digital texts representative of the functions and themes of the puppet. A systematic analysis of the meanings ascribed to the idea and image of the puppet provides a unique vantage point to observe the perseverance and transformation of its deeper associations, linking premodern, modern, and contemporary contexts. Federico Pacchioni is Sebastian Paul and Marybelle Musco Endowed Chair In Italian at Chapman University, USA, where he directs the Italian Studies program, teaches Italian and interdisciplinary courses, and leads various outreach initiatives. His research aims at understanding and promoting Italy's creative reservoir through the field of media and cultural history by unveiling dynamics of artistic collaboration, authorial legacy, intermedial aesthetics, and glocalism. He is the author of several publications, including peer-reviewed articles, creative writings, and translations. Some of his books are Southwest of Italy: Stanzas for a Travel Memoir (2022), I frutti del mio giardino (2022), A History of Italian Cinema (2017, co-authored with P. Bondanella) and Inspiring Fellini: Literary Collaborations behind the Scenes (2014).

Author : Federico Pacchioni
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783030986681

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The Image of the Puppet in Italian Theater, Literature and Film by Federico Pacchioni Pdf

With the advancement of cybernetics, avatars, animation, and virtual reality, a thorough understanding of how the puppet metaphor originates from specific theatrical practices and media is especially relevant today. This book identifies and interprets the aesthetic and cultural significance of the different traditions of the Italian puppet theater in the broader Italian culture and beyond. Grounded in the often-overlooked history of the evolution of several Italian puppetry traditions – the central and northern Italian stringed marionettes, the Sicilian pupi, the glove puppets of the Po Valley, and the Neapolitan Pulcinella – this study examines a broad spectrum of visual, cinematic, literary, and digital texts representative of the functions and themes of the puppet. A systematic analysis of the meanings ascribed to the idea and image of the puppet provides a unique vantage point to observe the perseverance and transformation of its deeper associations, linking premodern, modern, and contemporary contexts.

Author : Daniele Fioretti
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031472114

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Italian Americans in Film and Other Media by Daniele Fioretti Pdf

Author : Margaret DeRosia
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982174088

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Eight Strings by Margaret DeRosia Pdf

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER An enthralling coming-of-age debut novel about a young woman in late 19th-century Venice who becomes a man to join the male-dominated world of the theater as a puppeteer—in the vein of Sarah Waters. Ever since her grandfather introduced her to eight-string marionettes, Francesca has dreamed of performing from the rafters of Venice’s popular Minerva Theater. There’s just one problem: the profession is only open to men. When her father arranges to sell her into marriage to pay off his gambling debts, Francesca flees her home. Masquerading as a male orphan named Franco, she secures an apprenticeship with the Minerva’s eccentric ensemble of puppeteers. Amid the elaborate set-pieces, the glittering limes, and the wooden marionettes, she finds a place where she belongs—and grows into the person she was always meant to be: Franco. The past threatens to catch up with Franco when his childhood friend Annella reappears and recognizes him at the theater. Now a paid companion to an influential woman, Annella understands the lengths one must go to survive, and she promises to keep Franco’s secret. Desire sparks between them, and they find themselves playing a dangerous game against the most powerful figures of Venice’s underworld. With their lives—and the fate of the Minerva—hanging in the balance, Franco must discover who is pulling the strings before it’s too late. Rich in historic detail and imbued with sharp social commentary, Eight Strings is a gorgeous, spellbinding debut that celebrates love, life, and art in all its forms.

Author : John McCormick,Alfonso Cipolla,Alessandro Napoli
Publisher : McFarland Publishing
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 0786443464

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The Italian Puppet Theater by John McCormick,Alfonso Cipolla,Alessandro Napoli Pdf

"This first English-language study traces the history of Italian puppetry from its evolution in the 16th century. Topics include: the golden ages of marionettes, glove puppets, fantoccini, pupi, and other forms; descriptions of episodic, dramatic performances known as rappresentanti figurati; and in-depth studies of two marionette companies, Turin's Lupi and Catania's Fratelli Napoli"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Michael Byrom
Publisher : Fontwell, Sussex : Centaur Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : UOM:39015011245555

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Punch in the Italian Puppet Theatre by Michael Byrom Pdf

Author : Carlo Collodi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1603033939

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Pinocchio, the Tale of a Puppet by Carlo Collodi Pdf

Pinocchio, The Tale of a Puppet follows the adventures of a talking wooden puppet whose nose grew longer whenever he told a lie and who wanted more than anything else to become a real boy.As carpenter Master Antonio begins to carve a block of pinewood into a leg for his table the log shouts out, "Don't strike me too hard!" Frightened by the talking log, Master Cherry does not know what to do until his neighbor Geppetto drops by looking for a piece of wood to build a marionette. Antonio gives the block to Geppetto. And thus begins the life of Pinocchio, the puppet that turns into a boy.Pinocchio, The Tale of a Puppet is a novel for children by Carlo Collodi is about the mischievous adventures of Pinocchio, an animated marionette, and his poor father and woodcarver Geppetto. It is considered a classic of children's literature and has spawned many derivative works of art. But this is not the story we've seen in film but the original version full of harrowing adventures faced by Pinnocchio. It includes 40 illustrations.

Author : Pellegrino A D'Acierno
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000525557

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The Italian American Heritage by Pellegrino A D'Acierno Pdf

First published in 1999. The many available scholarly works on Italian-Americans are perhaps of little practical help to the undergraduate or high school student who needs background information when reading contemporary fiction with Italian characters, watching films that require a familiarity with Italian Americans, or looking at works of art that can be fully appreciated only if one understands Italian culture. This basic reference work for non-specialists and students offers quick insights and essential, easy-to-grasp information on Italian-American contributions to American art, music, literature, motion pictures and cultural life. This rich legacy is examined in a collection of original essays that include portrayals of Italian characters in the films of Francis Coppola, Italian American poetry, the art of Frank Stella, the music of Frank Zappa, a survey of Italian folk customs and an analysis of the evolution of Italian-American biography. Comprising 22 lengthy essays written specifically for this volume, the book identifies what is uniquely Italian in American life and examines how Italian customs, traditions, social mores and cultural antecedents have wrought their influence on the American character. Filled with insights, observations and ethnic facts and fictions, this volume should prove to be a valuable source of information for scholars, researchers and students interested in pinpointing and examining the cultural, intellectual and social influence of Italian immigrants and their successors.

Author : Union internationale des marionnettes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Puppet-plays
ISBN : UOM:39015002667924

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The Puppet Theatre of the Modern World by Union internationale des marionnettes Pdf

Author : Peter Bondanella,Federico Pacchioni
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781501307652

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A History of Italian Cinema by Peter Bondanella,Federico Pacchioni Pdf

A History of Italian Cinema, 2nd edition is the much anticipated update from the author of the bestselling Italian Cinema - which has been published in four landmark editions and will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2018. Building upon decades of research, Peter Bondanella and Federico Pacchioni reorganize the current History in order to keep the book fresh and responsive not only to the actual films being created in Italy in the twenty-first century but also to the rapidly changing priorities of Italian film studies and film scholars. The new edition brings the definitive history of the subject, from the birth of cinema to the present day, up to date with a revised filmography as well as more focused attention on the melodrama, the crime film, and the historical drama. The book is expanded to include a new generation of directors as well as to highlight themes such as gender issues, immigration, and media politics. Accessible, comprehensive, and heavily illustrated throughout, this is an essential purchase for any fan of Italian film.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2426 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Languages, Modern
ISBN : PSU:000057121345

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MLA International Bibliography of Books and Articles on the Modern Languages and Literatures by Anonim Pdf

Author : Max Von Boehn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781446541791

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A Photographic Guide to the History of the Shadow Puppet Theatre in the West by Max Von Boehn Pdf

This classic book contains a photographic guide to the history of the shadow puppet theatre in the West, and will prove to be be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the subject. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Author : Edwin Gentzler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317213208

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Translation and Rewriting in the Age of Post-Translation Studies by Edwin Gentzler Pdf

In Translation and Rewriting in the Age of Post-Translation Studies, Edwin Gentzler argues that rewritings of literary works have taken translation to a new level: literary texts no longer simply originate, but rather circulate, moving internationally and intersemiotically into new media and forms. Drawing on traditional translations, post-translation rewritings and other forms of creative adaptation, he examines the different translational cultures from which literary works emerge, and the translational elements within them. In this revealing study, four concise chapters give detailed analyses of the following classic works and their rewritings: A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Germany Postcolonial Faust Proust for Everyday Readers Hamlet in China. With examples from a variety of genres including music, film, ballet, comics, and video games, this book will be of special interest for all students and scholars of translation studies and contemporary literature.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1180 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1996-09
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015079622596

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joseph Farrell,Paolo Puppa
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-11-16
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780521802659

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A History of Italian Theatre by Joseph Farrell,Paolo Puppa Pdf

A history of Italian theatre from its origins to the the time of this book's publication in 2006. The text discusses the impact of all the elements and figures integral to the collaborative process of theatre-making. The distinctive nature of Italian theatre is expressed in the individual chapters by highly regarded international scholars.