Home Pastimes; or Tableaux Vivants by James H. Head
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"Home Pastimes; or Tableaux Vivants" by James H. Head is a collection of artistic instructions and descriptions for creating tableaux vivants, written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to popularize the craft of tableau, which involves living pictures staged through careful arrangement of performers and props. It promotes the idea that art can enhance everyday life and urges the audience to appreciate and create beauty in their homes and communities. At
the start of the work, the author discusses the purpose of the book and the allure of tableaux vivants as a form of entertainment and artistic expression. He highlights the importance of beauty in art and its universal appreciation across all settings, regardless of socioeconomic status. The opening chapters provide a detailed introduction to the concept of tableaux vivants, emphasizing the required preparations, the roles of performers, and the arrangement of scenes to create impactful visual displays. It encourages readers to engage with art, suggesting that with the right guidance and creativity, they can successfully produce their own tableaux for public or private enjoyment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Head, James H., -1869 |
|---|---|
| Title | Home Pastimes; or Tableaux Vivants |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Tableaux |
| Subject | Family recreation |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19724 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 662 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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