The Cambridge Introduction to Scenography (Cambridge Introductions to Literature) - Softcover

McKinney, Joslin; Butterworth, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521612322 ISBN 13: 9780521612326

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Scenography – the manipulation and orchestration of the performance environment – is an increasingly popular and key area in performance studies. This book introduces the reader to the purpose, identity and scope of scenography and its theories and concepts. Settings and structures, light, projected images, sound, costumes and props are considered in relation to performing bodies, text, space and the role of the audience. Concentrating on scenographic developments in the twentieth century, the Introduction examines how these continue to evolve in the twenty-first century. Scenographic principles are clearly explained through practical examples and their theoretical context. Although acknowledging the many different ways in which design shapes the creation of scenography, the book is not exclusively concerned with the role of the theatre designer. In order to map out the wider territory and potential of scenography, the theories of pioneering scenographers are discussed alongside the work of directors, writers and visual artists.

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About the Authors

Joslin McKinney is Lecturer in Scenography at the University of Leeds.

Philip Butterworth was formerly Reader in Medieval Theatre and Dean for Research at the University of Leeds.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521612322
• ISBN 13: 9780521612326
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256