Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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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