Outdoor religious drama was now forbidden by the same church and state that had once encouraged and supported itĭ. Despite their popularity, the cycle plays were finished Elizabeth I outlawed public performance of religious and political playsĪ. By 1550, church and state had begun to try to reduce the growing disturbancesġ. The center of power shifted to the state and away from the churchĬ. Theatrical performance became a useful propaganda mediumĪ. Disputes in doctrine and practice led to the formation of Protestant sectsĪ. The Renaissance spirit of inquiry also extended to religionġ. Playwrights began to write plays that imitated or adapted classical subjectsī. Revived interest in the classical world - Greece and RomeĪ. A rebirth in learning - the RenaissanceĢ. Among the forces that brought about change was a growing secularization of thoughtġ. Miracles were staged as convincingly as possible to reinforce faith in God's powerĪ. Hell was made as gruesome as possible - the "hell mouth"Ģ. There were frequently a number of spectacular special effectsġ.
The most imaginative costumes were those of the devilsį. Saints and biblical personages were associated with specific symbolsģ. Eternal characters wore church garmentsĪ. Earthly characters wore contemporary clothes - no attempts were made for historical accuracyĢ. Costumes were used to distinguish between the inhabitants of Earth, Heaven and Hellġ. The overall setting symbolized human and earthly existence framed by Heaven and HellĮ. The same space might change its identity merely by being associated with a different mansionĢ. "Platea" - undifferentiated stage space adjacent to the mansion "Mansion" - a scenic structure that indicated a specific place or locationī. Regardless of the type of stage or location, the staging conventions were the same everywhereĪ. Movable stage - a wagon that could move from one location to anotherĭ. Fixed stage - set against a building, or in the middle of a squareī. Theatrical space was improvised and stages could be fixed or mobileĪ. Staging also involved a number of conventionsġ. Both time and space were telescoped or expanded as neededĬ. The fluidity of time is also reflected in the structure of the cyclesġ. The stage depicted heaven at one end and hell at the otherī. A major convention of medieval drama involves the way time is handledĢ. ^ "All Winners and Nominees Indie Arena Booth Award Show 2021 gameccom | Indie Arena Booth".^ "Games Showcase 2021 – The Big Indie Pitch"." 'Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery' Wins Big At Inaugural Asia Games Awards". "TFI Friday: 3 new indie games about art and feelings". "Behind the Frame is a Ghibli-inspired ode to painting that stole my heart". ^ "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery review - "A relaxing tribute to art, music, and love" "."16 Amazing Indie Games You Missed at E3 2021 and Beyond". "Behind the Frame sieht aus wie ein Ghibli-Film nur als Spiel". "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery Review – A Colorful Canvas of Memories". "Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery Review". "A visual treat: Behind The Frame - The Perfect Scenery Review". ^ Longden, Kristian (August 23, 2021).