Abstract
The USITT exhibit of Oliver Smith’s artworks is a rare opportunity for professional theatre designers and students to see selections from the archive of a master scenographer. In the pantheon of 20th century American scenic designers, Oliver Smith is unmatched for his breadth of work in theatre, dance and opera . During his legendary career, he was honored with eight Tony Awards, including two in the same year (1961) for Best Scenic Design of a Musical ( Camelot ) and Best Scenic Design of a Play ( Becket ). Smith’s Broadway set designs began in the era when settings were primarily painted backdrops and spanned the period that featured more unit settings. While a consummate artist in the "painterly" tradition, Smith had a keen sense of stage space and anticipated the contemporary emphasis on architectural design.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Theatre Design & Technology |
State | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Theatre Design
- Stage Design
- Scenography
- Oliver Smith
- USITT
- Stage Design Exhibit
- Musical Theatre
Disciplines
- Arts and Humanities
- Theater and Performance Studies
- Theater History