The Dolls December 21, 1879

History Period 19 th century In the West some types of plays included: Romanticism, Melodrama, and the problem plays of Naturalism and Realism.

More History.. Realism began around 1850 as the Romanticism period was ending around 1870, and gave way to the 'isms' of Modernism in the theatre of the 20th century.

Costumes

Around the 1850’s the hoops became popular to wear. After having put on the chemise, corset, and petticoat the 19 th century lady would put on the hoop skirt. They were usually made out of steel wire and other materials. A woman always wore gloves and her bonnet. The women of that era were kind of like the women today, always looking for the newest fashion at an affordable price.

More Facts.. The first bustle was worn. A man was always seen wearing the best attire. He would wear his wool evening tail coat or Double breasted suit with a charming top hat. The suits sported wide lapels during the early Victorian Period. Their shirts were made of linen or muslin. The females mostly wore bright colors like blues, orange, pink, green, purple. The men wore dark colors like gray, blue, and black.

Henrik Ibsen was born on March 20,1828 and passed away on May 23,1906.

Henrik was major 19 th -century Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet. He is often referred to “the god father” He is one of the founders of Modernism in theatre. Henrik’s work examined the realities that lay behind many facades, possessing a revelatory nature that was disquieting to many contemporaries.

A Doll’s House is an 1879 play by Henrik Ibsen. The play was Ibsen's first one that he created sensation and it is now considered to be his most famous play. It is recommended to be read in most schools and universities. The play was controversial when first published, as it is sharply critical of 19 th century marriage norms. It follows the formula of well-made play up until the final act, when it breaks convention by ending with a discussion, not an unraveling. It is often called the first true feminist play.

The play is also an important work of the naturalist movement, in which real events and situations are depicted on stage in a departure from previous forms such as romanticism. The influence of the play was recognized by UNESCO in 2001 when Henrik Ibsen's autographed manuscripts of A Doll's House were inscribed on the Memory of the World Register in recognition of their historical value.