The Poetics of Stage Space: The Theory and Process of Theatre Scene Design - Softcover

Bergner, Bruce A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786475412 ISBN 13: 9780786475414

Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2013

Synopsis

This book analyzes theatre scene design through the powers and characteristics of physical space. Physical space is central to creative composition in the theatre, but the author extends the reach of the book to individuals concerned with spatial design--architects, interior designers, industrial designers, artists and other performers. A theory is presented on how design, and its creative process, echo the process of human awareness and action.

The book covers an array of considerations for the theatre designer--the observable features of given physical spaces, their layout, detailing and atmosphere--and presents these features from the points of view of various disciplines. There are chapters on the "physics" of space, the "geography" of space and the "music" of space. The author also speaks to the less tangible qualities sensed more personally, such as the "spirituality" or the "psyche" of space. A discussion of the collaborative process of creating space is included.

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About this title

About the Author

Bruce A. Bergner is a professional theatre scene designer and teaches theatre design at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He lives in Longmont, Colorado.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786475412
• ISBN 13: 9780786475414
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180