Chapter 15 - Why are puppet traditions found

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Ch. 5

1. Why are puppet traditions found in so many cultures? 

Ch.10

1. Why have clown characters existed across time and place?  What purpose do they serve in society?
2. Why do you suppose artists reacted so quickly against realism in scenic design?  What factors influenced the notion of modernism?
3. Is it important to maintain the traditional designs of performance traditions?  Should artists help uninitiated audience members understand the significance of design elements?  If so, how might they do so?