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Unit 3: Influences of Beauty and Art
3.3 Performing Arts
3.3.1 Theater and Drama
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Early French theater drew heavily from Greek and Roman
traditions
During the Middle Ages, theater in France took the form of liturgical dramas and miracle
plays
The 17th century marked the golden age of French theater, with playwrights like Pierre Corneille, Jean Racine, and
Molière
Phases in the historical development of French theater
1️⃣ Ancient Influences
2️⃣ Medieval Theater
3️⃣ The Classical Era
4️⃣ Romantic and Modern Theater
The Classical Era in French theater emphasized moral themes and the
three unities
.
Jean-Paul Sartre was a key figure in the Romantic movement of French theater.
False
Match the period with its major themes and key playwrights:
Ancient Influences ↔️ Fate, love, power; Unknown
Medieval Theater ↔️ Religious stories, moral lessons; Unknown
Classical Era ↔️ Three unities, moral themes; Corneille, Racine, Molière
Romantic and Modern ↔️ Psychological depth, breaking conventions; Hugo, Musset, Sartre
One of the key playwrights in French theater is Pierre
Corneille
Match the playwright with their notable work:
Pierre Corneille ↔️ *Le Cid*
Jean Racine ↔️ *Phèdre*
Molière ↔️ *Tartuffe*
Victor Hugo ↔️ *Hernani*
Jean-Paul Sartre
is considered a key playwright in French theater.
Order the key phases in the historical development of French theater:
1️⃣ Ancient Influences
2️⃣ Medieval Theater
3️⃣ Classical Era
4️⃣ Romantic and Modern Theater
What are the three unities emphasized in the Classical Era of French theater?
Time, place, action
One of the key characteristics of the Classical Era is an emphasis on moral
themes
The Classical Era in French theater emphasized psychological depth and challenged traditional conventions.
False
Which playwrights led the Romantic and Modern Theater movement in France?
Victor Hugo, Alfred de Musset, Jean-Paul Sartre
Match the period of French theater with its major focus:
Ancient Influences ↔️ Tragedies and comedies exploring fate, love, and power
Medieval Theater ↔️ Religious plays depicting moral lessons
Classical Era ↔️ Neoclassical conventions and moral themes
Romantic and Modern Theater ↔️ Psychological depth and new forms
What are the main phases in the historical development of French theater?
Ancient, Medieval, Classical, Romantic
Ancient theater focused on tragedies and comedies exploring themes of fate, love, and
power
What type of plays characterized Medieval Theater?
Religious plays
The Classical Era in French theater emphasized moral themes and the three unities of time, place, and
action
.
Romantic and Modern Theater introduced new forms and explored psychological
depth
Which major themes were explored in Ancient Influences during French theater?
Fate, love, power
Medieval Theater primarily focused on
religious plays
depicting biblical stories and moral lessons.
The Three Unities in Classical Era theater are time, place, and
action
Who were the key playwrights of the Classical Era in French theater?
Corneille, Racine, Molière
The key playwrights of the Ancient Influences period in French theater are known.
False
Match the major period in French theater with its primary focus:
Ancient Influences ↔️ Fate, love, power
Medieval Theater ↔️ Religious stories, moral lessons
Classical Era ↔️ Three unities, moral themes
Romantic and Modern ↔️ Psychological depth, breaking conventions
What is an example of a play from the Classical Era?
Le Cid
Jean-Paul Sartre was a key playwright of the Romantic and
Modern Theater
era.
The Classical Era in French theater is characterized by the Three
Unities
Which playwright wrote *Le Cid*, illustrating the themes of the Classical Era?
Pierre Corneille
What are the major themes of Ancient Influence plays in French theater?
Fate, love, power
Pierre Corneille, Jean Racine, and Molière were key playwrights of the
Classical Era
in French theater.
Which play by Pierre Corneille illustrates the themes and conventions of the Classical Era?
Le Cid
The three unities of the Classical Era are time, place, and
action
Match the period of French theater with its major themes:
Ancient Influences ↔️ Fate, love, power
Medieval Theater ↔️ Religious stories, moral lessons
Classical Era ↔️ Three unities, moral themes
Romantic and Modern ↔️ Psychological depth, breaking conventions
Molière's plays often satirized
societal
norms and hypocrisy.
Chronological order of major periods in French theater
1️⃣ Ancient Influences
2️⃣ Medieval Theater
3️⃣ Classical Era
4️⃣ Romantic and Modern Theater
What are the key characteristics of French theater plots?
Structured beginnings, climaxes, resolutions
Which genre in French drama focuses on tragic events and moral struggles, often involving noble characters?
Tragedy
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