What was Commedia Dell'arte? | Short Histories

What was Commedia Dell'arte? | Short Histories This video is part of a series that I make called "Short Histories." In this series, I spend 1-5 minutes discussing a historical topic. Commedia dell'arte was a genre of Italian theatre that began in the mid-1500's and continued in popularity up until the 18th century. This video explains the history of the genre and how it was performed. Short Histories Playlist:    • Short Histories   Social Media: Follow me on Twitter!   / megan_best_   Follow me on TikTok!   / megan_best0   Follow me on Instagram!   / meganbest2021   Sources: Gainor, J. Ellen, et al. The Norton Anthology of Drama. Shorter Third Edition. Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Commedia Dell’arte.” Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/art/commed.... Accessed 26 Nov. 2022. Crick, Oliver, and John Rudlin. Commedia Dell’Arte: A Handbook for Troupes. Routledge, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203181737. Rudlin, John. Commedia Dell’Arte: An Actor’s Handbook. Routledge, 2002.