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Record Nr.

UNINA9910813984103321

Autore

Di Benedetto Stephen

Titolo

An introduction to theatre design / / Stephen Di Benedetto

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2012

ISBN

1-136-48011-0

1-283-46164-1

9786613461643

0-203-13386-2

1-136-48012-9

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (230 p.)

Disciplina

792.02/5

792.025

Soggetti

Theaters - Stage-setting and scenery

Theater - Study and teaching (Higher)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; An Introduction to Theatre Design; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. The theatre designer's job; 2. Traditions of stage design; 3. The vocabulary of visual thinking; 4. The artistry of the set; 5. The artistry of the costume; 6. The artistry of light; 7. The artistry of sound; 8. The collaborative process; Glossary; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This introduction to theatre design explains the theories, strategies, and tools of practical design work for the undergraduate student. Through its numerous illustrated case studies and analysis of key terms, students will build an understanding of the design process and be able to:identify the fundamentals of theatre design and scenographyrecognize the role of individual design areas such as scenery, costume, lighting and sounddevelop both conceptual and analytical thinking Communicate their own understanding of complex design work</