Set Design
1960
Artist/Maker |
Although theatre designs are often considered works of art and are sought after by museums and private collectors, their artistic worth or decorative qualities are secondary to whether they 'work' on stage. The success of a set design cannot be judged until it is translated into three dimensions by the set painters or builders.
It is often difficult from a set drawing to see how the design will be realised. The designer usually conveys an impression which is then translated into detailed scale drawings and set models. Some designers build their own set models, others are realised by specialist model makers or set builders.
It is often difficult from a set drawing to see how the design will be realised. The designer usually conveys an impression which is then translated into detailed scale drawings and set models. Some designers build their own set models, others are realised by specialist model makers or set builders.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | |
Brief description | Set design by Alix Stone for 'The Taming of the Shrew', Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, 1960. |
Physical description | Double storey set at back of stage against a sky background. At the back running across the stage is double line of wooden columns with an arch to either end and staircases leading to an upper level. Central on the upper level is a back wall with a window, the walls painted with decorative patterns, urn and column, and columns supporting a beamed roof; to the left four columns linked with planks at the top. On the stage floor are indications of a revolve. |
Production type | Unique |
Marks and inscriptions | Tameing (sic) of Shrew (On reverse) |
Credit line | Given by Dr Ray Ingram |
Object history | Set design by Alix Stone for William Shakespeare's play 'The Taming of the Shrew', Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, June 21st 1960. |
Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
Association | |
Literary reference | The Taming of the Shrew |
Summary | Although theatre designs are often considered works of art and are sought after by museums and private collectors, their artistic worth or decorative qualities are secondary to whether they 'work' on stage. The success of a set design cannot be judged until it is translated into three dimensions by the set painters or builders. It is often difficult from a set drawing to see how the design will be realised. The designer usually conveys an impression which is then translated into detailed scale drawings and set models. Some designers build their own set models, others are realised by specialist model makers or set builders. |
Collection | |
Accession number | S.53-2004 |
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Record created | January 13, 2005 |
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