The three evolutions of modern western drama are

The three evolutions of modern western drama are as follows:

1, the first evolution is the evolution of theater concept from "comprehensive space" to "body space". This evolution began at the end of 19. With the development of science and technology and the progress of stage technology, stage design began to shift from simple scenery to complex three-dimensional scenery, and actors' performances also shifted from simple movements to complex body language expressions.

2. The second evolution is from "dramatic drama" to "narrative drama". This evolution took place in the middle of the 20th century. With the rise of postmodernism, the narrative structure and expression form of traditional drama began to be challenged. New narrative methods, such as collage, fragmentation and nonlinearity, are introduced into drama creation, which makes the expressive force of drama more diverse.

3. The third evolution is from "body space" to "postmodern drama". This evolution took place at the end of the 20th century. With the rapid development of digital technology and the diversification of media forms, the performance form and audience experience of traditional drama can no longer meet people's needs. Therefore, post-modern drama came into being, breaking the boundaries of traditional drama.

Basic concepts of modern western drama

1. Modern western drama refers to1a drama genre and works with anti-tradition as its main feature, which rose in western countries from the end of the 9th century to the middle of the 20th century. During this period, with the social change and artistic innovation, drama has undergone great changes in expression, creative concept and aesthetic pursuit, forming a dramatic culture with distinctive characteristics of the times.

2. Anti-tradition: Modern western drama opposes the narrative structure and expression form of traditional drama, emphasizes individual feelings and inner experiences, and no longer pursues the coherence and integrity of the plot, but shows a new form of drama expression through fragmented narrative and leaping time-space transformation.

3. Diversified stage expression techniques: Modern western drama broke the traditional stage expression techniques and used diversified stage design, lighting and sound effects, performance styles and so on. Create a new audio-visual experience. For example, through projection, lighting, sound effects and other means to create a virtual scene and atmosphere, to bring more real feelings to the audience.

4. Expression of inner world: Modern western dramas pay more attention to expressing the inner world and emotional experience of characters, and show the complexity and versatility of human nature through delicate description and in-depth analysis. At the same time, it also pays more attention to the discussion of human existence and the meaning of life, showing a sense of philosophical thinking and social criticism.

5. Diversification of language style: Modern western drama is no longer limited to traditional dialogues and monologues in language style, but introduces diversified language forms and expressions, such as poems, essays, slogans, slang, etc., which makes the language expression of drama more diverse and more in line with the characteristics of the times.