Weiss, Maureen
Scene Shift: U.S. Set Designers in Conversation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367638764
- author:
- Weiss, Maureen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- CRC Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 268
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 centimetres (0.33 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Scene Shift: Contemporary US Set Designers in Conversation This book brings together thirty US set designers from diverse backgrounds and career paths to share their experiences and insights. Through dialogue and imagery, these designers showcase the evolution of traditional theatrical set design into new forms of performance art, installation, community events, and exhibitions. By exploring the stories behind the designs, readers gain a deeper understanding of this often under-valued field. The conversations reveal the creative processes, challenges, and successes of commercially successful, artistically successful, and lesser-known designers alike. This collection provides a unique perspective on the world of set design, highlighting its diversity and artistic accomplishments.