Explore the vibrant world of Elizabethan theater with this lavishly illustrated guide to the costumes and sets of Shakespeare's plays. Venezky's meticulous research and attention to detail bring to life the sumptuous fabrics, intricate designs, and dazzling colors that made the plays of the Bard so unforgettable. With insightful commentary and stunning photographs, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the art and history of the English stage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pageantry in the Shakespearean Theater focuses on political, social, and aesthetic issues to reveal the enormous influence of civic celebration on Renaissance theater. Ranging across Shakespeare's canon and including the work of his fellow playwrights, this collection of twelve essays considers tournaments, royal entries, Lord Mayor's Shows, funeral processions progress entertainments, court masques, and more.