Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Designers of the 19th and 20th century: description and image




Edward Gordon Craig: modernist theatre practitioner; he worked as an actor, producer, director and scenic designer, as well as developing an influential body of theoretical writings.



sketch by Edward Gordon Craig

Jo Mielziner: American theatrical scenic, costume, and
lighting designer, born in Paris, France
rendering for scene that was cut “Top Banana” 1951



Caspar Neher: Brecht’s designer
Mother courage



Jocelyn Herbert: stage designer, sculptor,
drawings, paintings



Aldophe Appia: Wagner’s Opera, rhythmic spaces,
electricity invention & stage lighting
(modern stage design) 
sketch by Aldophe Appia





Joseph Svoboda: artist in light, shade and projections,
he reinvented the stage for drama and opera

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