Title: What Is Scenography?
Author: Pamela Howard
Edition: 3rd Edition
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: April 3, 2019
ISBN-13: 978-1351380331
The third edition of Pamela Howard’s What is Scenography? provides an expanded and holistic analysis of the craft, defining scenography as a seamless synthesis of space, text, research, art, performers, directors, and spectators. This updated volume examines the rapidly changing nature of scenography in the twenty-first century, offering a comprehensive look at how visual and spatial elements define contemporary performance.
The book includes detailed investigations into recent production projects from Howard’s celebrated career, including Carmen and Charlotte: A Tri-Coloured Play with Music. Featuring full-colour illustrations of her latest work and updated commentary from a wide spectrum of contemporary theatre makers, this edition serves as an essential resource for understanding the creative process. It is ideally suited for students in Scenography and Theatre Design courses, as well as practicing theatre professionals seeking deeper insight into the evolution of the stage.
