Scenography Expanded: An Introduction to Contemporary Performance Design (Performance and Design)
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072MT94PQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 179 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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An excellent and comprehensive collection that's suitable as introduction for undergraduates and for developing ideas, histories and approaches for researchers. * Paul Geary, University of Birmingham, UK * The collection of essays make for an engaging and accessible examination of the myriad possibilities of the way scenography can be framed. * Andy Hurst, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK * An excellent, contemporary introduction to scenography. These topics will certainly act as a catalyst for discussions on the ways in which my students will contextualise their own practice. * Kit Lane, University of Derby, UK *
Joslin McKinney is Associate Professor in Scenography, Deputy Head of School and Programme Manager for the postgraduate course in Performance Design in the School of Performance & Cultural Industries at the University of Leeds, UK.Scott Palmer is Associate Professor in Scenography at the University of Leeds, UK and co-convenor of the International Federation of Theatre Research Scenography Working Group.
These include mainstream theatre practice, experimental theatre, installation and live art, performance in the city, large-scale events and popular entertainments, and performances by and for specific communities.. Scenography Expanded is a foundational text offering readers a thorough introduction to contemporary performance design, both in and beyond the theatre. It examines the potential of the visual, spatial, technological, material and environmental aspects of performance to shape performative encounters. Acros