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Production Design: Architects of the Screen explores the role of the production designer through a historical overview that maps out landmark film and television designs. From the familiar environs of television soap operas to the elaborate and disorientating Velvet Goldmine. Jane Barnwell considers how themes. motifs and colours offer clues to unravel plot. character and underlying concepts. In addressing the importance of physical space in film and TV, the book investigates questions of authenticity in detail. props. colours and materials. The design codes of period drama. more playful representations of the past and distinctive contemporary looks are discussed through the use of key examples ranging from musicals of the 1930s to cult films of the 1990s. The book also includes interviews with leading production designers and studies of Trainspotting, The English Patient and Caravaggio.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Production Design: Architects of the Screen'? A: The book explores the role of the production designer in film and television, providing a historical overview of landmark designs and examining themes, motifs, and colors that help unravel plot and character.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Production Design: Architects of the Screen' is Jane Barnwell.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both beginners and professionals in production design? A: Yes, the book provides insights that are valuable for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the field of production design.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the importance of physical space, authenticity in design, and the design codes of period drama and contemporary looks, illustrated through various film examples.
- Q: When was 'Production Design: Architects of the Screen' published? A: The book was published on May 15, 2003.
- Q: Does the book include interviews with production designers? A: Yes, the book features interviews with leading production designers, providing insights into their creative processes.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding design authenticity in films? A: Yes, the book investigates questions of authenticity in detail, including aspects like props, colors, and materials used in film and TV.