Description
Inventory. Paintings, drawings, set designs, costume designs, and prints. I
Book Summary
This first volume of the inventory of the Almagro Theatre Museum's collection is an essential reference work for specialists and those passionate about scenic heritage. The reader will find a detailed and systematic register of the museum's collections, which include paintings, drawings, set designs, costume designs, and prints. More than just a catalogue, this work provides a gateway to the vast visual legacy of Spanish theatre, facilitating research and the study of theatrical museology.
What is it about?
The work presents the complete inventory of the artistic holdings of the Almagro Theatre Museum, focusing on the collections of paintings, drawings, set designs, costume designs, and prints. It is an exhaustive register that documents each piece, providing key data for its identification and study. This first volume lays the foundation for cataloguing the museum's heritage, offering researchers, art historians, and theatre professionals an indispensable reference tool. The content is structured to facilitate the consultation and location of works, becoming a fundamental resource for understanding the evolution of the performing arts through their visual and documentary elements.
Main Topics
- Cataloguing and documentation of performing arts museum collections.
- Painting and drawing linked to Spanish theatre.
- Historical set and costume design.
- Prints and graphic work with theatrical themes.
- Museology and management of theatrical heritage.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at theatre researchers and scholars, art historians, museologists, heritage curators, as well as libraries and specialized documentation centers. It is also of great interest to stage directors, set designers, and costume designers seeking documentary sources for their creative work. It is a reference work for any professional or enthusiast who wishes to delve into the study of the Almagro Theatre Museum's collections.
What this book offers
- Access to a systematic and detailed register of the Almagro Theatre Museum's collections.
- A reliable reference tool for academic and professional research in the performing arts.
- Visual and technical documentation of key works for the history of Spanish theatre.
- A fundamental database for the conservation and study of theatrical heritage.
Technical Specifications
- Author: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Publisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Theatre studies, Theatre: actors and directors, Theatre: technical and scenic skills, Reference works, Museology and heritage studies
- Collection: TBD Collection
- Binding: Other
- Publication Date: January 1993
- Number of pages: 622
- Weight: 1244 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a rigorous and specialized reference work, indispensable for those working with the Almagro Theatre Museum's collections. Its value lies in the exhaustiveness of the inventory and the systematization of the data, which makes it a reference tool for research into scenic heritage. Although its focus is eminently technical and documentary, it is of great utility to any professional who needs to access precise information about these collections.