Joslin McKinney (University of Leeds), Philip Butterworth (University of Leeds)
Scenography the manipulation and orchestration of the performance environment is an increasingly popular and key area in performance studies. This book introduces the reader to the purpose, identity and scope of scenography and its theories and concepts. Settings and structures, light, projected images, sound, costumes and props are considered in relation to performing bodies, text, space and the role of the audience. Concentrating on scenographic developments in the twentieth century, the Introduction examines how these continue to evolve in the twenty-first century. Scenographic principles...
Scenography the manipulation and orchestration of the performance environment is an increasingly popular and key area in performance studies. This boo...