COMMEDIA
DELL’ARTE
By: Nina Kim, Donna Mehdiyar, Negusu
Hizkias and John Burks
Commedia
dell’arte means
comedy of the
profession.
Commedia
dell’arte ranged
from the 16th to
the 18th century
and became
extremely
popular in
Europe.
Significant plays
were Combat of
the Masks, Jack
Juggler, and The
Emperor of the
Moon
Carlo Goldoni:
Europe’s greatest
commedia dell’arte
playwright.
Characters
Arlecchino
Brighella
Columbina
Pagliaccio
Pantalone
Masks
Arlecchino
Brighella
Pantalone
Themes
Commedia
dell’arte displayed
many themes of,
lovers, jealousy,
and adultery.
Famous Actor
Isabella Andreini
is one of the most
famous
commedia dell’
arte actors
Who were the plays performed for?
Elizabeth I
James I
Who performed the plays?
Plays were
performed by
professional
troupes. This
picture shows
the Gelosi
troupe
Where were they plays
performed?
Video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReMHC4JnSi0