A richly illustrated catalogue of early 20th‑century theatre design, capturing models, drawings, and photographs from a 1919 New York exhibition. This book gathers the visual work and accompanying articles from the Bourgeois Galleries collection, presenting a wide view of stage thinking and craft from that era.
Inside, you’ll find design and photo plate entries by a broad roster of designers and artists, with notes on production context and how color, light, and form shape the living stage. The volume pairs practical examples with essays that explore the evolving role of the theatre designer and the future of stage art.
Ideal for readers of theatre history, stage design, and visual arts who value period layouts, craft details, and the dialogue between designers and productions.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an integral text that played a crucial role in revolutionizing the American theater. It came to fruition during the early 1920s when artists and enthusiasts recognized the need for a distinct American voice in theater. This book represents a collaborative effort by the primary artists who initiated the "new stagecraft" movement. The text features a series of essays by notable stage designers, theoreticians, and producers, including Kenneth Macgowan, Lee Simonson, John Wenger, and Rollo Peters. These leading figures explore the various facets of modern stage production, encompassing topics such as abstraction, simplification, and synthesis. They advocate for a departure from traditional theatrical practices and delve into the significance of visual elements, lighting, and color in creating a captivating and immersive theatrical experience. The book underscores the importance of collaboration and experimentation in the evolution of the theater as an art form. This seminal work remains an invaluable resource for students, practitioners, and enthusiasts seeking to understand the genesis and principles of modern American theater. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330993279_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330993279
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330993279
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)