The conventions
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Non-naturalistic Drama is acting away from the norm, for example you would walk in a bizarre way, it can be a way of showing something is changing. its used a lot in drama to show a persons state of mind etc. This is the modern understanding of Non-naturalistic Drama, which began as something of a revolt against Naturalistic Drama / Theatre, a style made very popular by Konstantin Stanislavsky and later by Strasberg and others who adopted and adapted his principles into what has come to be called, The Method or Method Acting. Naturalistic Drama developed as recently as the late 19th to early 20th century. The most famous opponent of Naturalistic Drama was Bertolt Brecht, who put forth the style or technique of Alienation, which shatters the illusion of Realism in a performance at various points in order to get the audience to forget the performance and re-focus on the message / issues that the play addresses. Since Naturalistic Drama developed so late in the theatre time-line, however, every form of theatre before it is thus, by definition, Non-naturalistic. From the time humans first began performing for an audience of more than one, the constraints of having to be visible and audible to many have dictated that theatrical actions be loud and exaggerated. Arms are swung dramatically, the voice is projected many decibels above normal speech, etc. In some forms, costumes are colourful and far removed from normal, everyday clothes. Performances may be stylised and incorporate music, song and dance. A couple of examples are Japanese Kabuki and Indian Kathakali. All these can be said to be Non-naturalistic Drama or Theatre.
All naturalistic performances have scenes that flow smoothly so that it is easy to follow what's happening in the performance/show. Also that when you are a character in a naturalistic performance, you have to stay that character. You can't use character transformation to change into someone or something else. One thing that you can definitely not use is gibberish because in naturalistic drama, you have to speak normally. Another thing that you definitely can't use is exaggerated movement. This is because is naturalistic drama, you have to move the same as you normally would. You don't use slow motion in naturalistic drama because it doesn't come natural to people. LT
Naturalistic drama is a style of theater and literature that aims to present realistic depictions of everyday life, often focusing on the struggles and interactions of ordinary people. It emerged in the late 19th century in response to the melodramatic and exaggerated styles of romanticism that dominated the stage at the time. Playwrights like Henrik Ibsen and Anton Chekhov are known for their contributions to naturalistic drama.
It was considered to be a reaction against the plays that embodied naturalism and realism at the turn of the 20th Century. The dialogue and style of acting in symbolist plays was highly stylised and non-naturalistic.
Non-naturalistic typically refers to elements in art, theater, or literature that deviate from representing reality in a strictly realistic or naturalistic manner. This may involve using abstract or symbolic representations instead of portraying things as they appear in the physical world. Non-naturalistic techniques are often employed to convey emotions, ideas, or themes in a more creative or unconventional way.
Non-naturalistic colors refer to colors that do not depict objects or scenes in their true colors, as seen in real life. Artists often use non-naturalistic colors to evoke emotions, create a certain mood, or communicate abstract concepts in their work.
he encouraged naturalistic movement to the extravegent wold of drama. he introducced music to theatre
Modern drama writing often features complex characters with nuanced motivations and emotions. It may also incorporate non-linear storytelling techniques, experimental structures, and themes that challenge societal norms or conventions. Dialogue in modern drama tends to be more naturalistic and reflective of everyday speech patterns.
Non realistic drama means it is "Not Really". =]
A banana is a very good non example of drama.