How Theatre Works
Lithograph
2013 (designed)
2013 (designed)
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The National Theatre commemorated its 50th anniversary in 2013, centring its celebrations around a 2 ½ hour gala performance streamed live on the BBC. The milestone commemorated not only the theatrical achievements of the institution, but its contribution to Britain’s cultural identity over the last 50 years. The National Theatre continues to be a driving force in theatre, encouraging new playwriting alongside tried-and-tested revivals, attracting famous actors, directors and practitioners, and pioneering live and encore cinema screenings of productions as part of ‘NT Live’.
Adam Dant has been lauded as the '21st century Hogarth' for his intellectually and visually rich depictions of contemporary life. His style, incorporating folklore, historical research and architectural detail, is always imbued with gentle satire. In this lithograph, Dant presents the National Theatre’s alchemic combination of theatrical tradition and technical wizardry – both exposing and mythologising its processes.
Adam Dant has been lauded as the '21st century Hogarth' for his intellectually and visually rich depictions of contemporary life. His style, incorporating folklore, historical research and architectural detail, is always imbued with gentle satire. In this lithograph, Dant presents the National Theatre’s alchemic combination of theatrical tradition and technical wizardry – both exposing and mythologising its processes.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | How Theatre Works (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Hand-pulled lithography |
| Brief description | 'How Theatre Works' lithograph by Adam Dant |
| Physical description | Hand-pulled three colour lithograph on paper. |
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| Copy number | 57/200 |
| Object history | This lithograph designed by Adam Dant was commissioned by the National Theatre to commemorate their 50th anniversary. It was produced in a limited run of 200, signed and editioned by the artist. |
| Association | |
| Summary | The National Theatre commemorated its 50th anniversary in 2013, centring its celebrations around a 2 ½ hour gala performance streamed live on the BBC. The milestone commemorated not only the theatrical achievements of the institution, but its contribution to Britain’s cultural identity over the last 50 years. The National Theatre continues to be a driving force in theatre, encouraging new playwriting alongside tried-and-tested revivals, attracting famous actors, directors and practitioners, and pioneering live and encore cinema screenings of productions as part of ‘NT Live’. Adam Dant has been lauded as the '21st century Hogarth' for his intellectually and visually rich depictions of contemporary life. His style, incorporating folklore, historical research and architectural detail, is always imbued with gentle satire. In this lithograph, Dant presents the National Theatre’s alchemic combination of theatrical tradition and technical wizardry – both exposing and mythologising its processes. |
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| Accession number | S.501-2016 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2016 |
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