Romanticism: Feeling > Thought, the search for a greater truth. Flamboyant and extraordinary sights. Sounds are melodramatic. Works like Frankenstein
Realism: Something Audience can connect to. Linked to naturalism. Started in Russia. Realistic images and method acting is prevalent. Famous works include those of Tolstoy.
Naturalism: Everything arise from the natural. You don't leave out the ugly. Detailed images, prostitution, poverty, etc. You hear uncensored things. Examples include Miss Julie and those of August Strindberg.
Expressionism: The use of Illusions, distortions, and a philosophical belief that dramatizes emotions more than the external world. You would hear trippy sounds and see illusions. The most important thing is the authors message. Famous works include those of Edward Munch.
Impressionism: Not Realistic but depicts scenes as a dance of light. Mood is crucial. Nature would be seen. Examples would include Monet, Ubu Roi, and August Strindberg.
Feminism: More of a political movement than a kind of theatre. The concept that Women are equal to Men. Not better but simply equal. Examples would include The Dolls house By Ibsen, and works by Laura wade.
Surrealism: Releasing the creative potential and bring out dreams, juxtapositions. Sounds would include vocal, daily life sounds, nonorthodox musical compositions. Lots of Freud's psychological theories. Famous playwrights include Artaud. Famous plays include "A Play Without a Title"
Absurdism: Belief that human beings exist on a purposeless and chaotic universe. Example's include the works of Samuel Beckett and waiting for Godot
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