Scenic art for the theatre 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...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Boston :
Focal Press
2005.
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| Edición: | 2nd ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627455406719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Scenic Art for the Theatre: History, Tools, and Techniques; Copyright; Contents; Preface to the Second Edition; Acknowledgments; Part One: the Professional Scenic Artist; Chapter 1. Training and Working as a Scenic Artist; Training to Be a Scenic Artist; Working as a Scenic Artist; Interview with Rachel Keebler, Cofounder and Head of Cobalt Studios; Chapter 2. the Relationship Between the Scenic Artist and the Scenic Designer; Collaboration Between the Scenic Artist and the Scenic Designer; Preparing to Paint from the Elevation; Interpreting the Scenic Designer's Work
- Working with the Scenic Designer in the Shop and on StageExtraordinary Challenges for the Scenic Artist; Conclusion; Interview with Joseph Forbes, President of Scenic Art Studios; Chapter 3. the Scenic Artist and the Scenic Studio; Types of Scenic Studios; The Staff in a Scenic Studio; Paint Department Management; Putting a Production Together: Artistic Management and Organization; Conclusion; An Interview with Jane Snow, Scenic Charge Painter at Scenic Art Studios; Chapter 4. the Scenic Artist's Working Space; The Painting Space; The Scenic Painting Area; The Scenic Artist's Preparation Area
- The Touch-up KitSafety and Health Regulations; Conclusion; An Interview with Nancy Orr, Charge Painter of Showman Fabricators; Part Two: the Tools of the Trade; Chapter 5. the Painting Tools of Scenic Artistry; Brushes; Brooms, Extensions, Rollers, and Other Painting Accessories; Other Tools and Accessories for the Scenic Artist; Texture Tools; Sprayers; Conclusion; An Interview with Mary Heilman, Scenic Artist and Teacher; Chapter 6. Color and Paint; Color Physics and Theory; The Practice of Color Mixing; The Scenic Art Palette; Types of Scenic Paint; Dyes
- Other Paints, Finishes, and BindersConclusion; An Interview with Douglas Lebrecht, Head of the Scenic Department of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York City; Chapter 7. Preparing for Painting and Texturing Scenery; Working with Soft Goods; The Role of Flame Retardants with Soft Goods; Stretching and Priming Soft Goods; Preparing Hard Scenery; Preparing and Priming Other Scenic Materials; The Tools and Materials of Texturing; Conclusion; Interview with Kat Sharp, Professional Scenic Artist; Part Three: the Techniques of Scenic Painting; Chapter 8. Cartooning, Layout, and Lettering
- The Tools of CartooningTransferring a Cartoon or Repeating Pattern; Preparing Scenery for Cartooning; Drawing the Cartoon; Signs and Lettering; Conclusion; An Interview with Howard Jones, Resident Scenic Artist at the North Carolina School of the Arts; Chapter 9. Two-dimensional Scenic Painting Techniques; Putting a Production Together: the Painting; Base Painting Techniques; Overpainting Techniques; Trompe L'oeil Painting Technique; Chapter 10. Creating Aging, Decorative, and Faux Finishes Using Multiple Mediums; The Layering Process: Glazes and Resists; Creating Faux Finishes
- Painting on Miscellaneous Materials
