Plays, Acting and Music: A Book Of Theory

"Plays, Acting and Music: A Book Of Theory" by Arthur Symons is an investigation of how drama, acting, and music connect, penned during the early 1900s. The book aims to create an overarching theory of beauty that links different art forms, especially stage performances and their history. It emphasizes how important acting is in understanding the true meaning of plays and the deeper ideas behind art. The beginning sets the stage for Symons' ideas on how his work has changed, moving from a wider view to a focus on the artistic rules of theater and music. Symons shares his wish to unite the arts through a shared sense of beauty and artistic expression. He mentions the notable mark made by puppet shows and famous actresses, thinking about how these things show the chance to reach stronger feelings onstage. This start builds a base for checking out the small details of acting and how it works with both the words and sounds in performance art.