Illusionistic tradition is a style of
theatre that was created in
Italy during the
Renaissance. Its focus was primarily centered on grandiose spectacle in theatrical performance. Stages made use of
Italianate scenery, including
Proscenium arch,
perspective, border flats, and a
raked stage to create a visual image that had never before been used.
See also
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Illusionism (art)
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Mimesis
Mimesis (; grc, μίμησις, ''mīmēsis'') is a term used in literary criticism and philosophy that carries a wide range of meanings, including ''imitatio'', imitation, nonsensuous similarity, receptivity, representation, mimicry, the act ...
Theatrical genres
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