{"product_id":"essentials-of-period-style-9780415710053","title":"Essentials of Period Style","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssentials of Period Style: A Sourcebook for Stage and Production Designers\u003c\/em\u003e covers the visual, social, and political dynamics of multiple epochs and cultures and discusses how these trends affect the design of the architecture, costumes, and furnishings of the time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book relates these characteristics and cultural movements to the design needs students encounter as they design a period production. Each chapter contains examples of period style in both theatre and film from a variety of notable productions and a glossary of specialized terms and words used in the chapter. Technological and aesthetic developments that affect design, lighting, and music are also included. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a textbook meant for Period Styles courses in Theatre programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"How delightful of Mr. Tiné, to take us on a journey of visual spectacle and discovery so essential for anyone needing to know the high points in life, art and architecture as they weave the net of human creative development. It's as if the author has \"time travelled\" to each period, waded through its essence and come back to tell us what we must not miss on our own journey of recollection, of the important elements we need to fulfill any and all recreations which might involve historical subjects.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Professor Elizabeth Popiel, Western Connecticut State University, School of Visual and Performing Arts. Scenic Designer USA Local 829 IATSE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hal Tiné, experienced Broadway and regional designer and educator, has created an excellent resource for beginning the exploration of historical periods as they relate to all aspects of design.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Natalie Robin, \u003cem\u003eStage Directions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword, by Peter Wexler\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Greece: The Hellenic Period 475-375 BCE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Roman: 3rd Century BCE-476 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Early Christian: 313-800 CE; Byzantine: 313-1453 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Islamic: 622-1100 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Romanesque: 800-1100 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Gothic: 1100-1450 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Renaissance: 1450-1600\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Baroque: 1600-1720\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Rococo: 1720-1760\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Neoclassical: 1750-1820\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Romantic: 1750-1840\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Early Victorian: 1837-1870\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Late Victorian: 1870-1901\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Edwardian: 1901-1919\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Modern: 1919-1980\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Postmodern: 1980-Present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Pre-Columbian Cultures: Maya: 291 BCE-circa.1200, Aztec: 1325-1521, Inca: 13th Century-1527\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Egypt: 2920-57 BCE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: India: 320 CE-1858 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: China: 589 CE-1912\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Japan: 1338-1868 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018186916183,"sku":"9780415710053","price":54.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415710053.jpg?v=1750775945","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/essentials-of-period-style-9780415710053","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}