Scenic Art For The Theatre, Second Edition: History, Tools, And Techniques

Scenic Art for the Theatre, Second Edition: History, Tools, and Techniques

This new full color edition is significantly up-dated to new interviews with "old masters" and successful "divas" of the industry, up-dated safety tips, and additional insights into the business of scenic design. Expanded to include a new chapter dedicated to painting techniques, the book will now feature detailed step-by-step descriptions of common two-dimensional painting techniques. Wood graining, marble and stone, and brick painting are few examples of the new techniques to be covered.*New interviews with "old masters" and successful "divas" of the industry* Insights into the business of scenic design* A new chapter dedicated to painting techniques and detailed step-by-step descriptions of common two-dimensional painting techniquesReview"With plenty of anecdotes, interviews with the great and good and copious illustrations and examples, this is ideal for those embarking on such a career." - Lighting and Sound InternationalBook DescriptionWritten with both the student and the professional in mind, this book marries practice and theory seamlessly, covering both historical and modern scenic art as well as relating helpful hints and practical techniques for everyday use by anyone in the field.About the AuthorPeter Beudert is a scenic designer and member of the United Scenic Artists. He has designed for a variety of theatres in the United States and Europe. Mr. Beudert was awarded two Fulbright fellowships to France as a scenic designer. He is the Design Division Head of the School of Theatre Arts at The University of Arizona in Tucson.