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Overview
Scenography is becoming a universally used term in professional theatre practice and education, but what exactly is it? This book is a very personal and direct response to this question by one of the world's leading scenographers. The result is a provocative re-evaluation of the traditional role and methods of theatre design, pointing towards a more holistic approach to making theatre. Part polemic and part critical analysis, the text is enriched with anecdotes and case studies taken from Pamela Howard's career and extensive research into the subject. Illustrated with lively examples of Pamela Howard's own work, this book is a must for all visual theatremakers.Synopsis
Pamela Howard's What is Scenography? has become a classic text in contemporary theatre design and performance practice. In this second edition, the author expands on her holistic analysis of scenography as comprising space, text, research, art, performers, directors and spectators, to examine the changing nature of scenography in the twenty-first century. The book includes:
- case studies and anecdotes from Howard's own celebrated career
- illustrations of her own recent work, including black and white illustrations throughout and an eight page colour section
- an updated 'world view' of scenography, with definitions from the world's most famous and influential scenographers
A direct and personal response to the question of how to define scenography by one of the world's leading practitioners, What is Scenography? continues to shape the work of visual theatremakers throughout the world.