The art of unarmed stage combat
The Art of Unarmed Stage Combatis a guide to the principles and techniques of theatrical violence, combining detailed discussions of the mechanics of stage fighting with the nuances of acting decisions to make fighting styles reflect character and story.Expert Fight Director Robert Najarian offers n...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Waltham, Massachusetts :
Focal Press
2015.
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| Edition: | 1st edition |
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629930006719 |
Table of Contents:
- Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Introduction; PART I: A BRIEF HISTORY OF VIOLENCE IN PERFORMANCE; 1 Overview of Stage Combat History; 2 Overview of Hoplology; PART II: CORNERSTONE CONCEPTS; 3 Seeking Safety; 4 Good Partnering: Cooperation vs. Competition; 5 Audience Relationship (The Third Partner); 6 Characters in Conflict; PART III: PHYSICAL TRAINING; 7 Elements of Training; 8 Partnered Conditioning; 9 Combat Games; PART IV: PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE; 10 The Violent Soundscape; 11 The Illusion of Violence; 12 Non-contact Violence; 13 Contact Violence
- 14 Taken For Granted: Skills Every Actor is Expected to Know15 Final Thoughts; Sources, Bibliography, and Suggested Reading; Index
