{"product_id":"the-oxford-illustrated-history-of-theatre","title":"The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre  an authoritative and lavishly illustrated new history  celebrates the stages greatest achievements over 4 500 years  from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international  multicultural drama in the late twentieth century  and from Sophocles and Aristophanes to George Gershwin and Harold Pinter. Here are the playwrights  plays  actors  directors  producers  songwriters  famous playhouses  dramatic movements  and more  accessibly and attractively arranged so that everyone with a passion for the stage can follow the glorious procession of this triumphant art throughout history and across cultures. The Oxford Illustrated History of the Theatre guides readers through the full spectrum of dramatic representation as well as giving due weight to how the scene backstage evolved through the centuries--the role of musicians  light  sound  and equipment  and the art of set design--and to the crucial role of the audience and critics. Finally  there are stimulating essays on the history of Asian theater and a concluding account of theater since 1970 by editor John Russell Brown that highlights the contributions of our best-loved contemporary playwrights  directors  and lyricists. Spectacular illustrations throughout bring the very visual nature of theater to life  serving as dramatic accompaniment to the text. The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre is an essential source of reference for anyone interested in the stage  from students and teachers to seasoned professionals and starry-eyed fans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44986328514613,"sku":"ByrdShop_0192854429","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780192854421.jpg?v=1770896226","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-oxford-illustrated-history-of-theatre","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}