Description
Author Edward Gordon Craig
Publisher Theatre Arts Books, 1956
Format Hardcover with dust jacket, protected in Brodart
Condition
Summary
Edward Gordon Craig's On the Art of the Theatre is a foundational text in modern stage theory, offering a provocative and deeply intellectual exploration of theatre as a spiritual and visual art form. First published in the early 20th century and reprinted here in 1956 by Theatre Arts Books, Craig’s work is more than a reflection on performance—it is a manifesto that challenges traditional acting, stage design, and direction. His visionary call for a new kind of theatrical language, where movement, light, and space become the primary vehicles of meaning, has influenced generations of theatre practitioners and thinkers. Craig, the son of famed actress Ellen Terry, was a radical thinker who sought to elevate theatre to the level of fine art, and this volume captures the elegance and rebellion of his ideas.
This copy features a beautifully preserved dust jacket under Brodart protection. While it shows some light wear, the striking silhouette artwork on the cover remains vivid and evocative. A treasure for theatre scholars, designers, and collectors alike, this volume is a must-have for anyone fascinated by the avant-garde history of performance.