9780282408633 - Pratica di Fabricar Scene e Machine Ne' Teatri, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) de Sabbattini, Nicola (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a practical guide to the elaborate construction of theatrical scenery as well as the design and operation of stage machinery and automata during the Italian Renaissance. The author, a renowned architect from the sixteenth century, brings first-hand archival evidence to bear on a wide-ranging study that focuses on the role of artists and artisans from different disciplines, the details of their collaborations, and the evolving theatrical technologies at the heart of Renaissance spectacle. Surveying the development of stagecraft and machinery from the late Middle Ages through the sixteenth century, the book creates a vivid picture of the ways that theatrical performance affected, and was in turn shaped by, the social, religious, and political contexts of the Italian Renaissance. Ultimately, this book traces the evolution of theatre into the truly modern era, characterised by perspective scenery, moveable scenery, and sophisticated mechanical special effects. It is a unique and in-depth study of the origins of theatre as we know it today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.