Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
Publication Date
4-11-2019
College
Visual and Performing Arts, College of
BURS Faculty Advisor
Dr. James Al-Shamma
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
Adolphe Appia was not only one of the most important turn-of-the-century innovators of theatrical lighting,he also envisioned fundamental changes in the use of the stage setting and attempted to redefine theatrical art itself.He was both theorist and practitioner,the latter in the areas of scenography and lighting design. Although most of his writings address the relationship between light and music, he also envisioned a completely new approach to acting. For Appia, the stage space was dynamic and inclusive –he wished to encourage interaction between actor and spectator.His designs show his desire to unify theatrical production in a complete environment with the actor at the center.His theories were ahead of his time and helped reinvigorate the 20th century stage.
Recommended Citation
Payne, Zachary, "Adolphe Appia: Unifying Acting through Sets and Lighting" (2019). Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS). 10.
https://repository.belmont.edu/burs/10
