Biographical Dictionary Of Scenographers »

ROBIN THURLOW LACY is Emeritus Professor of Theatre and Emeritus Head of the Program in Production Design at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

This unique dictionary presents information about scenographic practitioners from ancient Greece through the 19th century in those countries with major theatre traditions.

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Presents meticulously gathered information about stage designers and scene painters from ancient Greece through the 19th century in those countries with major theater traditions. The bibliography details 435 sources documenting the known vitae and samples the recorded activity of the artists. An appendix presents a listing of the artists by country of their major theatrical effort in chronological order of their "flourish" dates. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Preface

Description of the Format

A Biographical Dictionary of Scenographers 500 B.C. to 1900 A.D.

Bibliography

Appendix: Geographical-Chronological List