New Theatres For Old
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Mordecai Gorelik
Binding: Hardback
Published: Samuel French, 1947
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Clear cover over DJ. Wear and fading to DJ. Light chipping to same. Chipping to spine of board. Block and pastedown yellowed.
This seminal work in theatrical scholarship critically examines the evolution of stagecraft and dramatic presentation. It argues for a radical re-envisioning of performance, advocating for innovative techniques and socially conscious narratives to replace outdated conventions. The author, a renowned designer and theorist, illustrates how the stage can become a powerful instrument for social commentary and intellectual engagement. New Theatres For Old presents a compelling case for a dynamic, responsive theatre that mirrors and shapes contemporary society. This influential text chronicles the historical trajectory of dramatic art while simultaneously instructing practitioners on pathways to future innovation.
Author: Mordecai Gorelik
Binding: Hardback
Published: Samuel French, 1947
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Clear cover over DJ. Wear and fading to DJ. Light chipping to same. Chipping to spine of board. Block and pastedown yellowed.
This seminal work in theatrical scholarship critically examines the evolution of stagecraft and dramatic presentation. It argues for a radical re-envisioning of performance, advocating for innovative techniques and socially conscious narratives to replace outdated conventions. The author, a renowned designer and theorist, illustrates how the stage can become a powerful instrument for social commentary and intellectual engagement. New Theatres For Old presents a compelling case for a dynamic, responsive theatre that mirrors and shapes contemporary society. This influential text chronicles the historical trajectory of dramatic art while simultaneously instructing practitioners on pathways to future innovation.