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Richard C. Beacham
Adolphe Appia: Artist and Visionary of the Modern Theatre [PDF ebook]

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This account, analysis and critical evaluation of the work of Appia demonstrates how his far-sighted imagination also embraced the fundamental reform of scenic design, the use of theatrical space, and a greatly expanded conception of the nature and possibilities of theatrical art.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 324 ● ISBN 9781134356188 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2014 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 3085656 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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