The Scenographic Model, third edition, builds upon the theories and exercises of noted scenographer and author, Darwin Reid Payne, to provide a contemporary exploration of the art, resources, and practice of theatrical modelmaking. Bringing together a vast array of information on subjects like traditional and contemporary materials, tools, and techniques used in theatrical modeling, each chapter introduces the reader to fundamental aspects of modelmaking. The book serves as a foundational guide to understanding the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of scenographic modelmaking, making it essential for the beginner, generalist, and professional design practitioner.
Darwin Reid Payne was a professor emeritus of scenic design at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He is the author of Materials and Craft of the Scenic Model, Theory and Craft of the Scenographic Model, The Scenographic Imagination, and Computer Scenographics. Ronald Naversen, (Ph.D.) is a professor emeritus of scenic design at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He has worked as a freelance designer for numerous theatres including Westport Country Playhouse in Connecticut, the Vitalist Theater of Chicago, and the New Harmony Theater in Indiana. He has published articles in TD&T, Stage Directions, and Theatre Crafts. Brad M. Carlson is an associate professor of theatre design and Chair of the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts at Truman State University, where he teaches scenic design, and stagecraft. His professional design work has been featured at The Rose Theatre in Omaha, The Human Race Theatre in Dayton, Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, and the New London Barn Playhouse, in New Hampshire.
"This book should be an essential reference in every designer's library. Covering the advantages and disadvantages of all the traditional methods, tools, and materials, it has now been smartly updated to include new approaches and technologies, bringing it in line with contemporary practice."--Marjorie Bradley Kellogg, scenic designer and author of Glimmer "The authors demonstrate how models can be a bridge between the designer's imagination and the physical environment to be created. Highly recommended."--Paul C. Weimer, scenic designer and chair of performing arts, University of Southern Indiana "The Scenographic Model reminds us that the physical hand-crafted model endures as an important artistic communication tool, enticing the creator and the viewer to imaginatively enter a small, intriguing fictional world."--Margaret Mitchell, professor emerita of theatre arts and coauthor of Making the Scene
