{"product_id":"9788416868629","title":"The Bauhaus Theater","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Bauhaus Theatre\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fundamental work, Oskar Schlemmer, master and choreographer of the Bauhaus, unveils the revolutionary principles that transformed the 20th-century theatrical stage. The book explores how the German school conceived of the theatre as a total work of art, integrating space, movement, light, and the human figure into an unprecedented expressive synthesis. Through theoretical texts and descriptions of his most emblematic productions, Schlemmer offers a unique vision of the relationship between the body, geometric space, and scenic design. An essential read for understanding the foundations of contemporary stage art and the enduring influence of the Bauhaus on the visual and performing arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects the theoretical and practical reflections of Oskar Schlemmer on the theatre as an experimental laboratory of the Bauhaus. Schlemmer analyzes how the school overcame traditional barriers between the plastic arts, music, and dance to create a total spectacle. He describes his innovative choreographies, such as the famous \"Triadic Ballet,\" where dancers become living geometric figures thanks to sculptural costumes and mathematical choreography. The work examines the transformation of the actor into a mechanical-organic being, the use of space as a dynamic element, and the integration of light and color as autonomous scenic languages. Furthermore, it contextualizes these proposals within the Bauhaus pedagogical program, showing how the theatre served as a synthesis of all the disciplines taught at the school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe theatre as a total work of art (Gesamtkunstwerk) at the Bauhaus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between the human body, geometric space, and scenic design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChoreography and movement as an expression of abstract and mathematical principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the actor transformed into a sculptural and mechanical form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntegration of light, color, and sound on the modern stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInterdisciplinary artistic pedagogy at the Bauhaus in Weimar and Dessau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professionals of the performing arts, art history, design, and architecture who wish to understand the roots of 20th-century scenic experimentation. It will also be of great interest to choreographers, theatre directors, set designers, and visual artists interested in the relationship between art, the body, and space. Likewise, it is an essential read for anyone passionate about the Bauhaus and its multidisciplinary legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to the original ideas of one of the most innovative masters of the Bauhaus regarding the theatrical stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of how the theatre integrates architecture, design, dance, and music into a unified experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the influence of the Bauhaus on theatre, performance, and contemporary art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of historical productions that remain benchmarks of the scenic avant-garde.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the interdisciplinary artistic pedagogy that defined the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Schlemmer, Oskar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: ART HISTORY \/ ART AND DESIGN STYLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 120 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pocket-format edition that makes a foundational text of modern scenic theory accessible to the reader. Schlemmer's clarity of exposition, combined with the depth of his reflections on the synthesis of the arts, makes this work an unavoidable reference for those who study the Bauhaus or seek inspiration in the historical avant-gardes. Its practical and theoretical approach makes it equally valuable for specialists and art and theatre enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407388041563,"sku":"9788416868629","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841686862.jpg?v=1781854208","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416868629","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}