Costume and Make-up (Phaidon Theatre Manuals)

Costume and Make-up (Phaidon Theatre Manuals)

by David Mayer (Editor), Michael Holt (Author), Michael Holt (Author), David Mayer (Editor)

Synopsis

Costume is an essential part of the theatre. Inventive and intelligent costume design can show where and when the action is set, convey a clear idea of the psychology of the role, disguise an actor or heighten a well-known stock character. This comprehensive volume defines the costume designer's role, explains the techniques used by professionals, and guides the reader on how to research and construct costumes of many different kinds.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 136
Edition: Revised ed.
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Published: 01 Jan 1994

ISBN 10: 0714825123
ISBN 13: 9780714825120

Media Reviews
Not only are the manuals attractive, they are practical, concise and free from theories. -Times Educational Supplement
Author Bio

David Mayer, the series editor, is Head of the Department of Drama at Manchester University.

Michael Holt is Senior Lecturer on Scene Design at Manchester University and undertakes professional productions throughout the world.