IT 1751 Lecture 16: AP:IT 1751 - Lecture 16 - Carlo Goldoni: Comedy & Social Critique (Ⅱ)
6 Feb 2019
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Body of works that share certain elements ex. certain features characterize the comedy and the tragedy. During the 1700s the central genres characterizing the period were the. Which have an objective of being ironic, sarcastic, and to make satire of dominant values or beliefs. Goldoni proposes to eliminate improvisation and return to the written dialogues so the author and the text become important once again. There are no more types, he understands through this reform he is putting the individuals of this time on stage. Goldoni shares with the general cultural paradigm of the 1700s, the idea that through art entertainment can be achieved. Is clearly based on one element: we, as the spectator, looks at the characters in a way similar to themselves allowing the spectators to laugh at themselves. He has the ability to challenge and transform the conventions of society through mocking certain beliefs. About how the world can renew itself through its social structures.
