Representation of the past in public spheres

Experiencing the past: the reconstruction and recreation of history at Colonial Williamsburg

Martine Teunissen • Boek • paperback

• Samenvatting
  This book presents a thorough investigation on how diverse elements of interest determine the representation of the past in an open air museum. In particular, a representation of 18th century America in Colonial Williamsburg is explored, with a special focus on their street theatre program “The Revolutionary City”. The author examines how the theatrical program is developed using historical themes and character interpretations to give the reader a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at reconstructing history in the 21st century. After this, the author takes it a step further by investigating how the public responds to the performances. This work suggests that thoughtfully designed theatre programming can be a valuable tool to teach history, one that goes beyond the typical ‘ivory tower’ academic research lecture.
• Productinformatie
  Binding : Paperback
  Distributievorm : Boek (print, druk)
  Formaat : 155mm x 235mm
  Aantal pagina's : 308
  Uitgeverij : Brave New Books
  ISBN : 9789402155754
  Datum publicatie : 11-2016
  
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