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This book analyzes theatre scene design through the powers and characteristics of physical space. Physical space is central to creative composition in the theatre, but the author extends the reach of the book to individuals concerned with spatial design--architects, interior designers, industrial designers, artists and other performers. A theory is presented on how design, and its creative process, echo the process of human awareness and action.
The book covers an array of considerations for the theatre designer--the observable features of given physical spaces, their layout, detailing and atmosphere--and presents these features from the points of view of various disciplines. There are chapters on the "physics" of space, the "geography" of space and the "music" of space. The author also speaks to the less tangible qualities sensed more personally, such as the "spirituality" or the "psyche" of space. A discussion of the collaborative process of creating space is included.
Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction: Composition
Part One. Seeing
1. Fundamentals
2. The Theatre Artist
3. Physics
4. Geography
5. Geometry
6. Aesthetics
7. Music
8. History
9. The Connective Thread
Part Two. Knowing
10. The Soul of Space
11. The Anthropology of Space
12. Metaspatial Design
13. The Appraisal of Space
Part Three. Making
14. The Ritual of Making
15. Designing
Part Four. Being
Bibliography
Index
