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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.
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WHAT IS SCENOGRAPHY? SCENOGRAPHY is becoming a universally used term in professional theatre practice and education, but what exactly is it? This volume is a very personal and direct response to this question by one of the world s leading scenographers. The result is a provocative reevaluation of the traditional role and methods of theatre design, pointing towards a more holistic approach to making theatre. Pamela Howard examines scenography from the seven perspectives: Space Text Research Colour and composition
Direction Performers Spectators
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 brilliant examples of her own work, this book is a must for all visual theatre-makers. Pamela Howard is a practising scenographer and theatre director. She is Professor of Scenography at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, and Visiting Professor in Scenography at Tel-Aviv University and the University of the Arts, Belgrade. She is a director and producer of the Anglo-Venezuelan theatre company Opera Transatlántica.
THEATRE CONCEPTS Edited by John Russell Brown Middlesex University This series is designed to encourage a fuller understanding of significant aspects of theatre production, performance, and reception. Written by experienced practitioners in direct and accessible language, each volume introduces its subject and promotes debate about current practice. Other volumes in the series: Acting Theatre Criticism Architecture, Actor, and Audience
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WHAT IS SCENOGRAPHY? PAMELA HOWARD
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First published 2002 by Routledge 11 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4P 4EE Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge 29 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2003. © 2002 Pamela Howard The right of Pamela Howard to be identified as the Author of this Work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Howard, Pamela, 1939– What is scenography?/Pamela Howard. p. cm.—(Theatre production studies) (Theatre concepts) Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. Theatres—Stage-setting and scenery. I. Title. II. Series. III. Series: Theatre concepts PN20