influential people
He insisted on realistic stage mechanics and historically accurate costumes and sets.
George ll, from Hanover Germany
Sets were big with little to no intense detail.
Architecture of Greek sets
What is a rough draft?
Set designers will often draw a sketch of the set before building the final copy.
This era helped people start thinking about aspects of sets, the importance of lighting, and scene changes by lowering lowering the curtains.
18th century
What actors needed to change scenes to suite the setting.
A background
He was designed the Hamilton set, beetleJuice, and many award ceremonies sets.
David Korins
What is the architecture of amphitheater? And why was it built like that?
to help the audience in the last row to see and hear what was going on on stage.
What is the reason for sets becoming more interesting?
People got bored of seeing the same set over and over again
This era used painted backdrops and added depths in paintings and different elevations. They had brought the stages to life
Italian renaissance era
This is an important part of a theatrical production and provides a place for actors to perform
A set
He was an important theatre architect who tried to integrate stage settings into the surrounding space
Vincenzo Scamozzi
Had extravagant pillars and layers on the skene.
How Greek sets are structured
What is a scale model?
a smaller version of the finished set
This era was gifted with electricity and started using 3d backdrops with interaction to the audience for a more real life experience.
19th century
What does the word scenic mean?
a setting or a sense of place
Why is Scenic Design so important?
they significantly contribute to the narrative and mood, providing visual context and enhancing audience engagement.
A max of three actors who who wore huge masks with funnels to amplify sound. What is this decribing?
Greek theatre
What is a story board?
a way to show the cast and the crew the vision of the scenic designer/directors
This era allowed sets to be more considered as an essential role of any film or drama. Though electricity was available many people didn't use it. This era also contained the Bauhaus movement.
20th century
These different ages have an influence on the costumes and sets.
A time period