How the Catholic Mass brought theater back from the brink of extinction
In short: As the Roman Empire collapsed, so did the performing arts. This video explores how early Christian opposition caused a decline in theater, only for the medium to eventually resurface through the subversive ritual of the Catholic Mass.
The video examines the dramatic shift in Western culture following the fall of the Roman Empire. While early Christians were known for their intense dislike of actors and the theater, the art form did not vanish forever. Instead, it underwent a transformation, eventually finding a new life within the liturgical traditions of the Catholic Mass.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: The Death and Resurrection of Theater as...Liturgical Drama: Crash Course Theater #8
- Also: Crash Course Theater | The Death and Resurrection of Theater as... Liturgical Drama | Episode 8
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