The Potentials of Spaces
The Theory and Practice of Scenography and Performance
Will be published approx. on 1. June 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
188 pages
978-1-84150-137-6 (ISBN)
Description
The Potentials of Spaces interrogates the relationship between scenography and performance in contemporary dramatic activities. The book provides an illuminating platform for discussion concerning the interrelations between theatrical movement and gesture in physical space. In exploring territories of performance, the author equally combines theoretical research with details of dramatic methods and performances, thus providing a valuable insight into working practices. Avant-garde and experimental approaches towards sensory, spatial and visual aspects of the stage are described and explored.
Through a discussion regarding the performance possibilities viable through technological development and new media in recent years, the book aims to challenge tradition and inspire new creative directions upon the stage. The book breaks new ground on dramatic and spatial awareness within the tropics of theatre. An essential text for those interested in, or studying, theatrical practice and scenography.
Through a discussion regarding the performance possibilities viable through technological development and new media in recent years, the book aims to challenge tradition and inspire new creative directions upon the stage. The book breaks new ground on dramatic and spatial awareness within the tropics of theatre. An essential text for those interested in, or studying, theatrical practice and scenography.
Reviews / Votes
"Oddey and White's book is a must for anyone engaging in areas of performance and scenography, immensely readable and profound. This international collection of scholarly chapters gives readers the latest thinking, practice and research in this subject." - Professor Lawrence Wallen, Head of postgraduate studies in scenography, School of Art and Design, ZurichMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Intellect
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84150-137-6 (9781841501376)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Alison Oddey | Christine White
The Potentials of Spaces
The Theory and Practice of Scenography and Performance
E-Book
06/2006
1st Edition
Intellect Books
€30.99
Available for download
Persons
Christine White is a professor of art and design, director of the Design Unit and Holography Lab DMU. Ph.D. Goldsmiths' London, principal fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA). She has worked on a number of research projects and been Principal Investigator on a range of bids from Art and Humanities Research Council, European Funding, Heritage Lottery Funding and Historic England. She has eight Ph.D. students ranging from ceramics, arts, holography, photography and non-fungible artefacts and solar panel recycling. She is PI for leather materials and has run sustainability events with businesses. Her current research is in the broad field of what next for the cultural and creative industries.
Contact: De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK.
Contact: De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK.
Content
'Introduction: The Potentials of Spaces' - Page 11 - Alison Oddey & Christine White 1: 'Directors and Designers: Is there a different direction?' - Page 25 - Pamela Howard 2: 'Different Directions: The potentials of autobiographical space' - Page 33 - Allison Oddey 3: 'Collaborative Explorations: Reformulating the boundaries of scenographic practice' - Page 51 - Roma Patel 4: 'Flatness and Depth: Reflections' - Page 61 - Nick Wood 5:' Digital Dreams: Sleep Deprivation Chamber' - Page 69 - Lesley Ferris 6: 'Re-Designing the Human: motion capture and performance potentials' - Page 85 - Katie Whitlock 7: 'Smart Laboratories: New media' - Page 93 - Christine White 8: 'A Place to Play: Experimentation and Interactions Between Technology and Performance' - Page 105 - Scott Palmer 9: 'Scenographic avant-gardes: Artistic Partnerships in Canada' - Page 121 - Natalie Rewa 10: 'Codes and Overloads: The Scenography of Richard Foreman' - Page 135 - Neal Swettenham 11: 'Spatial Practices: The Wooster Group's Rhode Island Trilogy' - Page 143 - Johann Callens 12: 'Physicality and Virtuality: Memory, Space and Actor on the Mediated Stage' - Page 157 - Thea Brejzek