Italian Renaissance.

Commedia dell 'arte originated as part of Spanish Renaissance theatre, Italian Renaissance theatre, French Renaissance theatre, or Elizabethan theatre?

• Answer:

  Commedia dell'Arte, also known as "Italian comedy," was a humorous theatrical presentation performed by professional players who traveled in troupes throughout Italy in the 16th century. Performances took place on temporary stages, mostly on city streets, but occasionally even in court venues. The better troupes—notably Gelosi, Confidenti, and Fedeli—performed in palaces and became internationally famous once they traveled abroad.