The Poetics of Stage Space: The Theory and Process of Theatre Scene Design

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.

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The Poetics of Stage Space: The Theory and Process of Theatre Scene Design

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.

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The Poetics of Stage Space: The Theory and Process of Theatre Scene Design

The Poetics of Stage Space: The Theory and Process of Theatre Scene Design

by Bruce A. Bergner
The Poetics of Stage Space: The Theory and Process of Theatre Scene Design

The Poetics of Stage Space: The Theory and Process of Theatre Scene Design

by Bruce A. Bergner

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Overview

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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781476603346
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date: 05/11/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 180
File size: 6 MB
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Bruce A. Bergner is a professional theatre scene designer and teaches theatre design at the University of Colorado–Boulder. He lives in Longmont, Colorado.
Bruce A. Bergner is a professional theatre scene designer and teaches theatre design at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He lives in Longmont, Colorado.

Table of 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
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