Science on stage in early modern Spain

by García Santo-Tomás, Enrique

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Title Statements

Full title :Science on stage in early modern Spain / edited by Enrique García Santo-Tomás.

Summary

"Science on Stage in Early Modern Spain features essays by leading scholars in the fields of literary studies, and the history of science, exploring the relationship between technical innovations and theatrical events that incorporated scientific content into dramatic productions. Focusing on Spanish dramas between 1500 and 1700, through the birth and development of its playhouses and coliseums and the phenomenal success of its major writers, this collection addresses a unique phenomenon through the most popular, versatile, and generous medium of the time. The contributors tackle subjects and disciplines as diverse as alchemy, optics, astronomy, acoustics, geometry, mechanics, and mathematics to reveal how theatre could be used to deploy scientific knowledge. While Science on Stage contributes to cultural and performance studies it also engages with issues of censorship, the effect of the Spanish Inquisition on the circulation of ideas and the influence of the Eastern traditions in Spain."--

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2019

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):University of Toronto Press
Place of Publication:Toronto
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2019

The Physical Object

Description:viii, 278 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781487504052, 1487504055
oclc:on1080211087
LC Classification:PQ6105
Dewey Decimal:862/.309

Subjects

Criticism, interpretation, etc Gesamthochschule Kassel, Wissenschaftst… History Naturwissenschaften Science Science -- History -- 16th century. -- … Science -- History -- 17th century. -- … Science in literature Sciences -- 16e siècle. -- Espagne Sciences -- 17e siècle. -- Espagne Sciences -- Histoire -- 16e siècle. -- … Sciences -- Histoire -- 17e siècle. -- … Sciences dans la littérature Spain Spanien Spanish drama -- Classical period Spanish drama -- History and criticism.… Theater Theater -- History -- 16th century. -- … Theater -- History -- 17th century. -- …