Stage Design: A Practical Guide

By Gary Thorne

Book Overview

In Stage Design - A Practical Guide Gary Thorne, a freelance theatre set and costume designer, introduces the concept of art and design for performance, drawing on his considerable experience in a wide variety of theatres. The book begins from first principles, and assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. Each chapter contains clear, concise text and informative illustrations; and concludes with practical exercises to, ensure that the reader has got the most out of the book, and stimulating exploration in both two and three dimensions. The book includes examples of the author's work and that of others in the field, illustrating the methods adopted and practised in theatre schools and the more innovative theatre companies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861262574
• ISBN13: 9781861262578
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Scenic design book good aid

I bought this book to use in a stage design class, and there is a lot of basic explanation for sketching and modeling as well as illustrative pictures.