The Art and Occupation of Stage Design in Finnish Theatres

This study explores the formation, establishment, expansion, and disintegration of stage design as a modern profession and a recognized artform in Finnish theatres.

Autorentext

Laura Gröndahl is a University Lecturer at Tutke (Performing Arts Research Centre), Theatre Academy and a Vice Dean for research at the Theatre Academy of the University of Arts, Helsinki.

Inhalt

Acknowledgements

1: Introduction

2: Looking for early set painters in Finland

3: The institutional theatre system as occupational environment

4: The changing professional community of Finnish stage designers

5: Constituting artistic expertise

6: The function of stage design in the creative process of theatre making

7: Stretching the boundaries of stage design

8: Reformulating design practices

9: Stage designers on their art and practices in the 2020s

10: Towards future scenographic design: summary and conclusions

Index