Chris Baugh explores how developments and changes in technology have been reflected in scenography throughout history. Taking into account the latest research, his new edition examines moving light technologies, the internet as a platform of performance, urban scenography and how scenography has developed as a collaborative practice.
Chris Baugh explores how developments and changes in technology have been reflected in scenography throughout history. Taking into account the latest research, his new edition examines moving light technologies, the internet as a platform of performance, urban scenography and how scenography has developed as a collaborative practice.
eBook - PDF
Theatre, Performance and Technology
The Development and Transformation of Scenography
- 305 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
Theatre, Performance and Technology
The Development and Transformation of Scenography
About this book
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- General Editors’ Preface
- Preface: On Writing Theatre History and My Mother’s Button Box
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1 Performing Great Exhibitions: A Nineteenth-Century Speciality
- 2 Rejection of the Past: A Modern Mode of Thought
- 3 The Scene as Machine, 1: Scenography as a Machine for Performance
- 4 The Scene as Machine, 2: Constructing and Building the Scene as Machine
- 5 The Scene as Machine, 3: The Kinetic Stage Machines of Josef Svoboda
- 6 The Century of Light, 1: Diffused and Living Light
- 7 The Century of Light, 2: Light Beams and Images
- 8 The Scene as the Architecture of Performance
- 9 Some Rejections of Technology in Theatre and Performance
- 10 New Technologies and Shifting Paradigms
- 11 Scenography as Dramaturgy of Performance
- Notes
- Further Reading
- A Selective Bibliography
- Index
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Theatre, Performance and Technology by Christopher Baugh in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Media & Performing Arts & Theatre Stagecraft & Scenography. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.