Theory and Craft of the Scenographic Model

by Darwin Reid Payne

Through diagrams, sketches, and mod­els, along with explications of the essen­tial tools and materials required, Payne defines and delineates the precise step-by-step procedures of scenographic mod­elmaking: the basic preparations of con­struction, the process of making the model, and the experimental aspects of modelmaking. This new edition with 50 additional illustrations and other new information offers teachers, students, and beginning professionals alike a com­plete and comprehensive approach to creating and constructing the sceno­graphic model.

Genres: Theatre

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1985

Reviews

[Sharon Wildwind · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a beginning playwright I'm trying to learn as much as I can about what happens backstage. Combine that with a love for miniature art and this book was a natural for me. A scenographic model is a miniature stage, usually 1/2 inch equals 1 foot scale, on which set designers try out different potential sets and, sometimes, different lighting schemes.

This is an older book (1985), so it doesn't deal with any computer generated material, which was just fine with me. I got enough tips that I'm ready to try building my own experimental stage and playing around with possible sets.