# Secrets of scene painting and stage effects

Author: Goldston, Will, 1877-1948

Genre: Category: Art

Language: English

License: Public domain

Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/76304

Amazon editions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Secrets+of+scene+painting+and+stage+effects+Goldston&tag=cyberlibrar00-20

## Summary

The idea of dramatic representation is to produce the impression of reality, and the value of such representation is in direct measure with the force of such impression. In this connection stage scenery and effects are of the utmost importance. When properly used, they add tremendously to the realism of dramatic representation. We see this clearly proved in London to-day at such theatres as Drury Lane and His Majesty’s. The success of the big productions at those theatres depends almost, if not quite, as much upon the quality of the scenery and effects as upon that of the plays performed or of the actors and actresses engaged. This is shown by the views expressed by the dramatic critics a...

## Chapters

- [Part 1](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/secrets-of-scene-painting-and-stage-effects-76304/chapters/1/index.md)
- [Part 2](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/secrets-of-scene-painting-and-stage-effects-76304/chapters/2/index.md)
- [Part 3](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/secrets-of-scene-painting-and-stage-effects-76304/chapters/3/index.md)