Abstract:

This review essay discusses recent research on sovereignty and the performing arts from both historical and theoretical perspectives. I argue that Elden, Ospovat, Welch, and Wolff approach early modern symbolic communication not simply as culture but also as political acts. During the turbulent transition from Absolutism to Enlightenment, performances at the court played a crucial role in negotiating the complex relationship between the sovereign and the subjects. The development of professional ballet, opera, and theater took place amid the decline of sovereignty and the separation between politics and morality.

中文翻译：

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暴君与the道者：主权与戏剧的最新研究

摘要：

这篇评论文章从历史和理论的角度讨论了有关主权和表演艺术的最新研究。我认为Elden，Ospovat，Welch和Wolff不仅将早期的象征性交流视为文化，而且还将其作为政治行为来对待。在从专制主义到启蒙运动的动荡时期，法院的演出在谈判主权与臣民之间复杂的关系方面起着至关重要的作用。专业芭蕾，歌剧和戏剧的发展是在主权下降和政治与道德分离的情况下发生的。