Digital Scenography

30 Years of Experimentation and Innovation in Performance and Interactive Media

Néill O’Dwyer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:6th Oct '22

Should be back in stock very soon

Digital Scenography cover

This book examines the transformative role of digital technologies in performance design over the past three decades, showcasing innovative practices in Digital Scenography.

In Digital Scenography, the author delves into the intersection of digital media theory and contemporary scenography, examining how digital technologies have reshaped spatial practices in performance design. Over the last three decades, a selection of groundbreaking digital media performances is analyzed to reveal their unique contributions and challenges within the realm of digital culture. The book highlights performances that effectively utilize digital media, showcasing the innovative ways in which they engage audiences and expand the boundaries of traditional scenography.

O'Dwyer argues that the evolution of contemporary scenography is intricately linked to advancements in digital technologies, creating a vibrant space for artistic exploration and experimentation. By presenting a genealogy of influential works from notable artists like Troika Ranch, Stelarc, and Blast Theory, the text illustrates the diverse approaches to digital media in performance. Through interviews and critical analysis, the author provides insights into the creative processes and philosophies that drive these artists, enriching the discourse surrounding digital scenography.

Ultimately, Digital Scenography opens up significant aesthetic, philosophical, and socio-political discussions about the role of technology in shaping human interaction and identity. The book invites readers to consider how these technological advancements influence not only performance practice but also the broader cultural landscape, encouraging a deeper understanding of the interplay between technology and artistic expression.

O’Dwyer guides the reader through six chapters of case studies … with amazing dexterity … It is O’Dwyer’s adept and careful analysis of each of the artists/works that makes this volume so compelling. * International Journal of Performance Arts and Digital Media *

  • Short-listed for PQ Best Publication Award in Performance Design & Scenography 2023 (UK)

ISBN: 9781350232754

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

224 pages