Viktor Simov : Stanislavsky's designer / a new edition of the original book by Yuri Ivanovich Nekhoroshev ; translated and edited by Paul Fryer and Anastasia Toros.
Edition:
New edition.
Publisher:
Routledge,
Copyright Date:
2020
Description:
xvi, 249 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
880-02 Dekorator Khudozhestvennogo teatra Viktor Andreevich Simov. English
Notes:
880-03 Translation of: Dekorator Khudozhestvennogo teatra Viktor Andreevich Simov. Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The designer's method. On the eve of the century -- The curtain rises -- Life upside down -- The philistines and other plays -- Pictures from the past -- Crossroads -- On new tracks -- The designer's method.
Summary:
"Viktor Simov is the first English-language biography of Konstantin Stanislavsky's principal scenic designer at the Moscow Art Theatre from the company's formation in 1898. His ground-breaking work included the designs for the premieres of Anton Chekhov's major stage plays, and his approach to theatre design still influences contemporary scenography. Translated from the original Russian text written by author, editor, and literary critic Yuri Ivanovich Nekhoroshev, the book provides a revealing insight into the staging and technical practices of one of the world's most influential theatre companies. Supported by 60 illustrations representing the full range of Simov's designs, this volume provides a historical account of Simov's career and a vivid description and critical assessment of his work. The book traces the artist's development from his early years as a painter to his later experiments in early silent film design, including his work for the classic Russian science fiction film Aelita, Queen of Mars (1924). Written for theatre scholars and students of Scenic Design and Drama courses, Viktor Simov: Stanislavsky's designer re-establishes Simov as one of the most influential theatre designers of the 20th century"-- Provided by publisher.
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