Lighting the Shakespearean stage, 1567-1642
By: R.B. Graves.
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Carbondale
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
Subjects: Stage lighting -- Great Britain -- History -- 16th century; Stage lighting -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th century
Description: "R. B. Graves examines the lighting of early modern English drama from both historical and aesthetic perspectives. He traces the contrasting traditions of sunlit amphitheaters and candlelit hall playhouses, describes the different lighting techniques, and estimates the effect of these techniques both indoors and outdoors."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.