Medieval French theatre
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Medieval French theatre refers to the dramatic traditions and performances in France from roughly the 10th to the 15th centuries, characterized by religious mystery plays, morality plays, and farces often staged in public squares and church settings.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Medieval French theatre canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Medieval French theatre Context triple: [French theatre, hasPeriod, Medieval French theatre]
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French theatre
French theatre is the rich and influential tradition of dramatic performance in France, spanning from classical playwrights like Molière and Racine to modern stage and film actors such as Jean-Pierre Marielle.
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French Romantic theatre
French Romantic theatre was a 19th-century dramatic movement in France that broke with classical rules by embracing emotional intensity, historical and exotic settings, and freer forms of expression, exemplified by works like Victor Hugo’s plays.
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C.
La Littérature française au Moyen Âge
La Littérature française au Moyen Âge is a seminal 19th-century scholarly study by Jean-Jacques Ampère that surveys and analyzes the development of French literature during the medieval period.
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D.
French Early Gothic
French Early Gothic is the formative phase of Gothic architecture that emerged in 12th-century France, characterized by innovations such as pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses that enabled taller, lighter church structures.
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E.
Guignol puppet theatre
Guignol puppet theatre is a traditional French marionette show, originating in Lyon and featuring the character Guignol in humorous and satirical performances for children and families.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Medieval French theatre Target entity description: Medieval French theatre refers to the dramatic traditions and performances in France from roughly the 10th to the 15th centuries, characterized by religious mystery plays, morality plays, and farces often staged in public squares and church settings.
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A.
French theatre
French theatre is the rich and influential tradition of dramatic performance in France, spanning from classical playwrights like Molière and Racine to modern stage and film actors such as Jean-Pierre Marielle.
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B.
French Romantic theatre
French Romantic theatre was a 19th-century dramatic movement in France that broke with classical rules by embracing emotional intensity, historical and exotic settings, and freer forms of expression, exemplified by works like Victor Hugo’s plays.
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C.
La Littérature française au Moyen Âge
La Littérature française au Moyen Âge is a seminal 19th-century scholarly study by Jean-Jacques Ampère that surveys and analyzes the development of French literature during the medieval period.
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D.
French Early Gothic
French Early Gothic is the formative phase of Gothic architecture that emerged in 12th-century France, characterized by innovations such as pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses that enabled taller, lighter church structures.
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E.
Guignol puppet theatre
Guignol puppet theatre is a traditional French marionette show, originating in Lyon and featuring the character Guignol in humorous and satirical performances for children and families.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural phenomenon
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historical period in theatre ⓘ theatrical tradition ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Christmas liturgy
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Corpus Christi feast NERFINISHED ⓘ Easter liturgy ⓘ |
| characteristicFeature |
combination of sacred and comic elements
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community participation in performance ⓘ didactic religious purpose ⓘ episodic structure ⓘ large-scale outdoor productions ⓘ use of music and chant ⓘ use of vernacular language ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| endTime | 15th century ⓘ |
| hasGenre |
farce
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liturgical drama ⓘ miracle play ⓘ morality play ⓘ mystery play ⓘ sottie ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
High Middle Ages
NERFINISHED
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Late Middle Ages ⓘ |
| influenced |
French comic theatre
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French religious drama ⓘ Renaissance French theatre NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainLanguage |
Middle French
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Old French ⓘ |
| notableAuthor |
Adam de la Halle
NERFINISHED
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Arnoul Gréban NERFINISHED ⓘ Eustache Marcadé NERFINISHED ⓘ Jean Bodel NERFINISHED ⓘ Rutebeuf NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Jeu de Robin et Marion
NERFINISHED
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Jeu de Saint Nicolas NERFINISHED ⓘ Jeu de Saint Nicolas (Jean Bodel) NERFINISHED ⓘ Jeu de la Feuillée NERFINISHED ⓘ Jeu d’Adam NERFINISHED ⓘ La Farce de Maître Pathelin NERFINISHED ⓘ Miracle de Théophile NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| organizationalForm |
confraternity production
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guild production ⓘ municipal production ⓘ |
| performanceSpace |
cathedral
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church ⓘ marketplace ⓘ pageant wagon ⓘ public square ⓘ temporary outdoor stage ⓘ |
| religiousContext | Christianity ⓘ |
| startTime | 10th century ⓘ |
| typicalTheme |
Last Judgment
NERFINISHED
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anticlerical satire ⓘ biblical stories ⓘ lives of saints ⓘ moral allegory ⓘ social satire ⓘ |
| usesDevice |
allegory
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personification of virtues and vices ⓘ |
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