Download or read book Objects as Actors written by Melissa Mueller and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objects as Actors charts a new approach to Greek tragedy based on an obvious, yet often overlooked, fact: Greek tragedy was meant to be performed. As plays, the works were incomplete without physical items—theatrical props. In this book, Melissa Mueller ingeniously demonstrates the importance of objects in the staging and reception of Athenian tragedy. As Mueller shows, props such as weapons, textiles, and even letters were often fully integrated into a play’s action. They could provoke surprising plot turns, elicit bold viewer reactions, and provide some of tragedy’s most thrilling moments. Whether the sword of Sophocles’s Ajax, the tapestry in Aeschylus’s Agamemnon, or the tablet of Euripides’s Hippolytus, props demanded attention as a means of uniting—or disrupting—time, space, and genre. Insightful and original, Objects as Actors offers a fresh perspective on the central tragic texts—and encourages us to rethink ancient theater as a whole.
Download or read book The Prop Building Guidebook written by Eric Hart and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An essential resource for you to plan and construct numerous kinds of props...walks you through techniques used in historical and contemporary prop making and teaches you how to apply them to a variety of materials...outlines a process to tackle many types of props for your theatrical or cinematic production. This process gives you the foundational knowledge to choose certain materials and methods and the background techniques to know the advantages these choices give you...photographs illustrate the tools and techniques used by professional prop makers throughout the entertainment industry." -- Back cover.
Download or read book The Stage Life of Props written by Andrew Sofer and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2010-02-22 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Stage Life of Props, Andrew Sofer aims to restore to certain props the performance dimensions that literary critics are trained not to see, then to show that these props are not just accessories, but time machines of the theater. Using case studies that explore the Eucharistic wafer on the medieval stage, the bloody handkerchief on the Elizabethan stage, the skull on the Jacobean stage, the fan on the Restoration and early eighteenth-century stage, and the gun on the modern stage, Andrew Sofer reveals how stage props repeatedly thwart dramatic convention and reinvigorate theatrical practice. While the focus is on specific objects, Sofer also gives us a sweeping history of half a millennium of stage history as seen through the device of the prop, revealing that as material ghosts, stage props are a way for playwrights to animate stage action, question theatrical practice, and revitalize dramatic form. Andrew Sofer is Assistant Professor of English, Boston College. He was previously a stage director.
Download or read book Props written by Eleanor Margolies and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This diverse book brings together theoretical and practical viewpoints on objects in performance, how they can be part of theatre scenery, equal partners in performance, or autonomous things. Through close analysis of specific performances, Eleanor Margolies examines actor training, scenography, materials, construction techniques and object theatre. The text investigates a number of critical questions, including: what the difference is between a theatre prop and an everyday object; how audiences respond to the various ways that props are used by actors and designers; and whether devising with 'stuff' affect the making process or the attitudes to materiality embodied in performance. With discussions of papier mâché and collapsing chairs, fake food and stage blood, Props is an essential sourcebook for students, practitioners and researchers of theatre, design and prop-making.
Download or read book A Foundation for PROPs Algebras and Modules written by Donald Yau and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2015-05-28 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PROPs and their variants are extremely general and powerful machines that encode operations with multiple inputs and multiple outputs. In this respect PROPs can be viewed as generalizations of operads that would allow only a single output. Variants of PROPs are important in several mathematical fields, including string topology, topological conformal field theory, homotopical algebra, deformation theory, Poisson geometry, and graph cohomology. The purpose of this monograph is to develop, in full technical detail, a unifying object called a generalized PROP. Then with an appropriate choice of pasting scheme, one recovers (colored versions of) dioperads, half-PROPs, (wheeled) operads, (wheeled) properads, and (wheeled) PROPs. Here the fundamental operation of graph substitution is studied in complete detail for the first time, including all exceptional edges and loops as examples of a new definition of wheeled graphs. A notion of generators and relations is proposed which allows one to build all of the graphs in a given pasting scheme from a small set of basic graphs using graph substitution. This provides information at the level of generalized PROPs, but also at the levels of algebras and of modules over them. Working in the general context of a symmetric monoidal category, the theory applies for both topological spaces and chain complexes in characteristic zero. This book is useful for all mathematicians and mathematical physicists who want to learn this new powerful technique.
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Download or read book Constraint Solving and Language Processing written by Denys Duchier and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-10-12 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Constraint Solving and Language Processing (CSLP) workshop considers the role of constraints in the representation of language and the implementation of language processing applications. This theme should be interpreted inclusively: it includes contributions from linguistics, computer science, psycholinguistics and related areas, with a particular interest in interdisciplinary perspectives. Constraints are widely used in linguistics, computer science, and psychology. How they are used, however, varies widely according to the research domain: knowledge representation, cognitive modelling, problem solving mechanisms, etc. These different perspectives are complementary, each one adding a piece to the puzzle.
Download or read book Teaching Physical Education Creatively written by Angela Pickard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Physical Education Creatively provides knowledge and understanding in order to engage creatively with the primary Physical Education curriculum for both trainee teachers and qualified teachers. It is full of ideas for developing the teaching of dance, games, gymnastics and outdoor and adventurous activities in an innovative and engaging manner. With an emphasis on developing creative teaching processes by building from children’s curiosity, imagination and need to explore and move, it forges clear links between research and practice, and offers suggestions for developing exciting, engaging new approaches to teaching physical education. Key topics explored include: Physical Competence and Physical Literacy Creative ways to develop the teaching of dance, games, gymnastics and outdoor and adventurous activities Developing understanding of space, speed and dynamics Creative lesson planning Inclusive approaches and aspects of differentiation Teaching Physical Education Creatively presents the theory and background necessary to develop a comprehensive understanding of creative teaching and children’s learning. Packed with practical guidance and inspiration for lively, enjoyable physical education, it is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in initial teacher training, practicing teachers, and undergraduate students of physical education.
Download or read book Theatre Props and Civic Identity in Athens 458 405 BC written by Rosie Wyles and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book answers the question 'How did Athenian drama shape ideas about civic identity?' through the medium of three case studies focusing on props. Traditional responses to the question have overlooked the significance of props which were symbolically implicated in Athenian ideology, yet the key objects explored in this study (voting urns and pebbles, swords, and masks) each carried profound connections to Athenian civic identity while also playing important roles as props on the fifth-century stage. Playwrights exploited the powerful dynamic generated from the intersection between the 'social lives' (off-stage existence in society) and 'stage lives' (handling in theatre) of these objects to enhance the dramatic effect of their plays as well as the impact of these performances on society. The exploration of the 'stage lives' of these objects across comedy, tragedy, and satyr drama reveals much about generic interdependence and distinction. Meanwhile the consideration of iconography representing the objects' lives outside the theatre sheds light on drama's powerful interplay with art. Essential reading for scholars and students of ancient Greek history, culture, and drama, the innovative approach and insightful analysis contained in this volume will also be of interest to researchers in the fields of Theatre Studies, Art History, and Cultural Studies.
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Download or read book Shakespeare s Props written by Sophie Duncan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-30 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cognitive approaches to drama have enriched our understanding of Early Modern playtexts, acting and spectatorship. This monograph is the first full-length study of Shakespeare’s props and their cognitive impact. Shakespeare’s most iconic props have become transhistorical, transnational metonyms for their plays: a strawberry-spotted handkerchief instantly recalls Othello; a skull Hamlet. One reason for stage properties’ neglect by cognitive theorists may be the longstanding tendency to conceptualise props as detachable body parts: instead, this monograph argues for props as detachable parts of the mind. Through props, Shakespeare’s characters offload, reveal and intervene in each other’s cognition, illuminating and extending their affect. Shakespeare’s props are neither static icons nor substitutes for the body, but volatile, malleable, and dangerously exposed extensions of his characters’ minds. Recognising them as such offers new readings of the plays, from the way memory becomes a weapon in Hamlet’s Elsinore, to the pleasures and perils of Early Modern gift culture in Othello. The monograph illuminates Shakespeare’s exploration of extended cognition, recollection and remembrance at a time when the growth of printing was forcing Renaissance culture to rethink the relationship between memory and the object. Readings in Shakespearean stage history reveal how props both carry audience affect and reveal cultural priorities: some accrue cultural memories, while others decay and are forgotten as detritus of the stage.
Download or read book Every Stuff You Need for Development of Decentralized App Using Blockchain Technology written by Dr. Poornima G. Naik, Dr. Girish R. Naik and published by Shashwat Publication. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decentralized applications have the potential to disrupt traditional systems, empower individuals, foster transparency and trust, and unlock new possibilities for various industries, making them a significant development in the realm of technology and innovation. Decentralized applications (dApps) leverage blockchain technology to introduce transparency, immutability, and trustlessness to various industries and sectors. Chapter 1 focuses on overview of Hardhat. The chapter focuses on Setting Up Hardhat Development Environment, Exploring the In-Built Blockchain of Hardhat, Creating and Compiling a Contract Using Hardhat, Testing the Contract in Hardhat, Interacting with the Deployed Contract through Hardhat Console.Chapter 2 explores few React.js concepts required towards development of frontend for decentralized applications. Chapter 3 provides an in-depth understanding of Ethers.js. The final Chapter 4 focuses on Developing Decentralized Application Using Hardhat and React.js.
Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Contemporary Irish Theatre and Performance written by Eamonn Jordan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook offers a multiform sweep of theoretical, historical, practical and personal glimpses into a landscape roughly characterised as contemporary Irish theatre and performance. Bringing together a spectrum of voices and sensibilities in each of its four sections — Histories, Close-ups, Interfaces, and Reflections — it casts its gaze back across the past sixty years or so to recall, analyse, and assess the recent legacy of theatre and performance on this island. While offering information, overviews and reflections of current thought across its chapters, this book will serve most handily as food for thought and a springboard for curiosity. Offering something different in its mix of themes and perspectives, so that previously unexamined surfaces might come to light individually and in conjunction with other essays, it is a wide-ranging and indispensable resource in Irish theatre studies.
Download or read book Essential TypeScript 5 Third Edition written by Adam Freeman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, this bestselling guide to TypeScript takes you through the nuts and bolts of the language. No frills, no fuss—just TypeScript essentials! TypeScript enhances JavaScript with static typing, while keeping all the JS flexibility you know and love! It’s the perfect choice for any developer looking to improve the predictability and reliability of their code. Essential TypeScript 5, Third Edition teaches you how to get the most out of TypeScript 5 for a consistent, dependable development experience. Inside Essential TypeScript 5, Third Edition you’ll learn how to: Configure the TypeScript development tools Use type annotations Create strongly typed functions and classes Use generic types Use type guards to determine types Create and consume type declaration files Use TypeScript to create web applications with Angular and React The book starts you off with a proper understanding of the JavaScript type system that will make using TypeScript so much easier. On that solid foundation, you’ll build your understanding of TypeScript development, following a hands-on learning path all the way to TypeScript’s advanced features. About the technology TypeScript is a popular superset of JavaScript that adds support for static typing. TypeScript’s typing features, which will be instantly familiar to C# or Java programmers, help you reduce errors and improve the overall quality of your JavaScript code. About the book Essential TypeScript 5 is a fully updated third edition of the classic Adam Freeman bestseller. It provides full coverage of TypeScript 5, including new features like decorators. You’ll begin with the hows-and-whys of TypeScript, then quickly progress to practical applications of static types. No wasted pages! Each chapter is focused on the skills you need to write awesome web apps. What's inside Configure your development tools Create strongly typed functions and classes Use generic types, type annotations, and type guards Create and consume type declaration files About the reader For JavaScript developers. No previous experience with TypeScript required. About the author Adam Freeman has held senior positions in a range of companies, most recently serving as CTO and COO of a global bank. He has written 50 programming books. The technical editor on this book is Fabio Claudio Ferracchiati. Table of Contents 1 Understanding TypeScript Part 1 2 Your first TypeScript application 3 JavaScript primer, part 1 4 JavaScript primer, part 2 5 Using the TypeScript compiler 6 Testing and debugging TypeScript Part 2 7 Understanding static types 8 Using functions 9 Using arrays, tuples, and enums 10 Working with objects 11 Working with classes and interfaces 12 Using generic types 13 Advanced generic types 14 Using decorators 15 Working with JavaScript Part 3 16 Creating a stand-alone web app, part 1 17 Creating a stand-alone web app, part 2 18 Creating an Angular app, part 1 19 Creating an Angular app, part 2 20 Creating a React app 21 Creating a React app, part 2
Download or read book MoCap for Artists written by Midori Kitagawa and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2008 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make motion capture part of you graphics and effects arsenal with a mastery of the state-of-the-art systems and workflows.
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Download or read book Mobile Social Signal Processing written by Roderick Murray-Smith and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains papers invited after the First International Workshop on Mobile Social Signal Processing, MSSP 2010, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in September 2010. The 9 revised papers included in this volume represent the diversity of two fields of research, Mobile HCI and Social Signal Processing and areas of overlap. They cover a wide range of topics spanning from approaches for effective interaction with mobile and wearable devices to modelling, analysis and synthesis of nonverbal behaviour in human-human and human-machine interactions.
