Book description
The art, practice, and technique of scene painting is an essential part of theatre design. A scenic artist is responsible for translating the vision of the scenic designer to the realized scenery.Unlike all other scene painting books, this text will take you step-by-step through actual individual scene painting projects. Each project is commonly used in theatrical productions and each project builds upon the skills learned in the previous lesson. From wood and marble, to foliage and drapery, this book will teach the you how to become a skilled scenic painter.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- PAINT ELEVATIONS
- COLOR SAMPLES
- FOREWORD
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- ABOUT THIS BOOK
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PROJECTS
- 1 Texture Techniques
- 2 Spattered and Sponged Wall
- 3 Distressed Wall with Wainscot
- 4 Wall with Beveled Block
- 5 Weathered Wood
- 6 Stylized Landscape
- 7 Bookshelf
- 8 Books Added to Bookshelf
- 9 Marble
- 10 Lattice Portal
- 11 Foliage Added to Lattice
- 12 Fieldstone and Brownstone
- 13 Brick
- 14 Clapboard Wall, Door, and Shutter
- 15 Ornament
- 16 Wallpaper
- 17 Drapery and Trim
- 18 Flat Construction and Preparation
- 19 Final Project
Product information
- Title: Scene Painting Projects for Theatre
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2006
- Publisher(s): Routledge
- ISBN: 9781136085017
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