Adolphe Appia: Artist and Visionary of the Modern Theatre

by Richard C. Beacham

Overview

This account, analysis and critical evaluation of the work of Appia demonstrates how his far-sighted imagination also embraced the fundamental reform of scenic design, the use of theatrical space, and a greatly expanded conception of the nature and possibilities of theatrical art.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134356256
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/18/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	324
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Richard C. Beacham

Table of Contents

1 Prologue: challenge and stalemate in symbolism 2 Early theatrical investigations and the confrontation with Wagner 3 First writings, scenarios and designs 4 Texts on the reform of theatrical production 5 First practical experiments and the collaboration with Jaques-Da1croze 66 Triumph at Hellerau 7 Texts on theatre and eurhythmics 1902-1912 8 Tristan und Isolde at La Scala and the designs for Hamlet 9 Appia and others 10 Productions of the Ring and Prometheus 11 Texts on the aesthetics of theatre 12 After Appia 13 Epilogue: 'Bearers of the flame' 14 Visionary and prophetic texts

Editorial Reviews

...the first major study of Appia in twenty years...it is a clear-eyed examination of Appia's many innovations.

Theatre Journal

Excellent and well written, this study is well focused, and will reward anyone interested in the development of the modern theatre.

Alan Andrews

"Excellent and well written, this study is well focused, and will reward anyone interested in the development of the modern theatre."

"...the first major study of Appia in twenty years...it is a clear-eyed examination of Appia's many innovations."

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