Abstract
This study examines the physical and symbolic representation of women in 18th-century Spanish theater and its influence on dramaturgy. From a semiotic perspective, we analyze the placement of women within the theatrical space, with a specific focus on the "cazuela" in the "corrales de comedias" and other spaces that either challenge or reinforce femininity.
We argue that the socio-symbolic configuration of these spaces is cognitively reflected in the artwork, generating a complex semiotic system influenced by the culture of the time. Our overarching approach is rooted in Charles S. Peirce's semiotics and Algirdas J. Greimas' topological semiotics.
Through this analysis, we aim to shed light on the relationship between theatrical space, societal norms, and artistic creation, with the hope of contributing to a deeper understanding of the complexity of female representation in 18th-century theater.
