Question

Where was the art form "Commedia del Arte" popular?

• A. Italy
• B. France
• C. Switzerland
• D. America

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Italy

• The art form "Commedia dell'arte" was mainly popular in Italy.

• It had a great influence throughout Europe, especially in Italy and France, from the 16th century until the 18th century.

• It was a special form of theater.

• Its actors had fixed characters (masks or stock characters).

• Jokes and dialogues were often improvised on the spot, without a script.

• It was all part of the dance, music, clowning techniques, and exercises.