The Scenographic Model: Third Edition
Autor Darwin Reid Payne, Ronald Naversen, Brad M. Carlsonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 29 aug 2025
This third edition of noted scenographer Darwin Reid Payne’s landmark text builds upon Payne’s theories and exercises to provide a modern exploration of the practice of theatrical modelmaking. With chapters on traditional and contemporary materials, tools, and techniques, 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.
The volume begins with a brief history of the scenographic model and explores how modelmaking has adapted to changes in materials, technology, and commercial influences over time. It details setting up a safe, productive model-building studio before introducing the types and purposes of various scenographic models. It then instructs the reader in constructing common model elements and accessories. Later chapters explore how the models reveal stage space and create mood and atmosphere through tonal shading and lighting; discuss the use of found objects, collage techniques, and projection models in scenic design; and delve into 3D printing and computer routering. The final chapter provides information on various aspects of photography and image sharing related to design and production communication.
This comprehensive text provides information not just from theater but also from other modeling disciplines and sources, including architecture, film, dioramas, dollhouse modeling, and model railroading. A useful resource for high school, community college, university, and community theater enthusiasts, it is an excellent reference book for theater designers throughout the country.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780809339761
ISBN-10: 0809339765
Pagini: 232
Ilustrații: 155
Dimensiuni: 203 x 254 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.49 kg
Ediția:Third Edition
Editura: Southern Illinois University Press
Colecția Southern Illinois University Press
ISBN-10: 0809339765
Pagini: 232
Ilustrații: 155
Dimensiuni: 203 x 254 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.49 kg
Ediția:Third Edition
Editura: Southern Illinois University Press
Colecția Southern Illinois University Press
Notă biografică
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.
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.
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PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION
We began revising Theory and Craft of The Scenographic Model with its author, Darwin Reid Payne, in 2014. The first two editions of this book documented Darwin’s very personal design theories and processes and were illustrated primarily with examples of his own models. With Darwin’s passing, we chose to expand upon his methods by including the work of other scenographers to broaden the knowledge of theatrical modelmaking. As a course in scenography is often the springboard for designers pursuing careers in other entertainment venues, we also felt it essential to reach out to designers in television, film, and themed entertainment to provide a wider discussion of entertainment modeling. Because no book could cover all the traditional and new modelmaking techniques and materials, we started a Facebook group titled Theatrical Modelmaking for modelers to display their models, ask questions, offer guidance, and share a wealth of information learned through years of experience and happy accidents. We invite readers of this book to join our group and explore the world of scenographic modelmaking. We also created a website to continually augment the information and examples from this book. www.thescenographicmodel.com/.
Since this book’s last edition there have been stunning advances in materials and technology that influence contemporary modelmaking. Scenographers can now “print” dimensional objects using 3D printers; cut precise and repetitive components with automated die and laser cutters; digitally capture and manipulate imagery through image editing software; program automated stage animation in models as a means to teach and facilitate full-size automated design; and create virtual models that can be electronically sent to directors, design teams, and production staff all across the globe. Some of these tasks can be accomplished using just a smartphone.
While this edition touches on scenographic theory and analysis, it primarily concerns itself with the practicalities, aesthetics, and history of scenographic model artistry and its use as a catalyst in the design process. Darwin wrote his modelmaking book as an adjunct to his Design for the Stage: First Steps, later revised as The Scenographic Imagination, and we recommend that readers refer to these works for further study. Darwin’s final contribution to this new edition was to change the title to The Scenographic Model in reference to his design textbook The Scenographic Imagination that was in turn named in homage to Robert Edmond Jones’ seminal The Dramatic Imagination.
Many of Darwin’s models, perspective renderings, and paint elevations are housed in the Darwin Reid Payne Theater Collection at Southern Illinois University Carbondale: https://collections.carli.illinois.edu/digital/search/searchterm/Darwin%20reid%20payne.
Ronald Naversen
Brad M. Carlson
Darwin Reid Payne
[end of excerpt]
We began revising Theory and Craft of The Scenographic Model with its author, Darwin Reid Payne, in 2014. The first two editions of this book documented Darwin’s very personal design theories and processes and were illustrated primarily with examples of his own models. With Darwin’s passing, we chose to expand upon his methods by including the work of other scenographers to broaden the knowledge of theatrical modelmaking. As a course in scenography is often the springboard for designers pursuing careers in other entertainment venues, we also felt it essential to reach out to designers in television, film, and themed entertainment to provide a wider discussion of entertainment modeling. Because no book could cover all the traditional and new modelmaking techniques and materials, we started a Facebook group titled Theatrical Modelmaking for modelers to display their models, ask questions, offer guidance, and share a wealth of information learned through years of experience and happy accidents. We invite readers of this book to join our group and explore the world of scenographic modelmaking. We also created a website to continually augment the information and examples from this book. www.thescenographicmodel.com/.
Since this book’s last edition there have been stunning advances in materials and technology that influence contemporary modelmaking. Scenographers can now “print” dimensional objects using 3D printers; cut precise and repetitive components with automated die and laser cutters; digitally capture and manipulate imagery through image editing software; program automated stage animation in models as a means to teach and facilitate full-size automated design; and create virtual models that can be electronically sent to directors, design teams, and production staff all across the globe. Some of these tasks can be accomplished using just a smartphone.
While this edition touches on scenographic theory and analysis, it primarily concerns itself with the practicalities, aesthetics, and history of scenographic model artistry and its use as a catalyst in the design process. Darwin wrote his modelmaking book as an adjunct to his Design for the Stage: First Steps, later revised as The Scenographic Imagination, and we recommend that readers refer to these works for further study. Darwin’s final contribution to this new edition was to change the title to The Scenographic Model in reference to his design textbook The Scenographic Imagination that was in turn named in homage to Robert Edmond Jones’ seminal The Dramatic Imagination.
Many of Darwin’s models, perspective renderings, and paint elevations are housed in the Darwin Reid Payne Theater Collection at Southern Illinois University Carbondale: https://collections.carli.illinois.edu/digital/search/searchterm/Darwin%20reid%20payne.
Ronald Naversen
Brad M. Carlson
Darwin Reid Payne
[end of excerpt]
Cuprins
CONTENTS
Preface to the Third Edition
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Scenographic Model in History
1. Model Preparation
2. The Scenographic Modeling Process
3. The Scenographic Model in Fashioning Stage Space, Mood, and Atmosphere
4. Experimental Modelmaking
5. Emergent Technology
6. Photographing and Archiving the Scenographic Model
Bibliography
Notes
Index
Preface to the Third Edition
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Scenographic Model in History
1. Model Preparation
2. The Scenographic Modeling Process
3. The Scenographic Model in Fashioning Stage Space, Mood, and Atmosphere
4. Experimental Modelmaking
5. Emergent Technology
6. Photographing and Archiving the Scenographic Model
Bibliography
Notes
Index
Recenzii
“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
“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
Descriere
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.