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Roofed Theaters of Classical Antiquity Hardcover - 1992

by George C. Izenour


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This book is the first to explore the roofed theater sites of classical antiquity. George Izenour, one of the most distinguished modern experts on theater design, engineering, and acoustics, examines the archeological remains of twenty-four Greek, Greco-Hellenistic, and Roman buildings. He provides detailed architectural drawings of their probable original appearance and discusses how these huge spaces were spanned and what the precise effects might have been on sound, lighting, and ventilation.
Basing his discussion on the principles of classical architecture and on his observations and site photographs of ancient theater ruins, Izenour explores the structure and design of classical roofing systems, seating systems, sight lines to the stage, lighting, and acoustics. He also offers a succinct comparison of ancient and modern roofed theater design. In eight useful appendixes he addresses subjects that range from the remodeling of Greco-Hellenistic outdoor theaters to the drop-curtain-movable-painted-scenery controversy in the Roman theater.

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This book is the first to explore the roofed theater sites of classical antiquity. He provides detailed architectural drawings of their probable original appearance and discusses how these huge spaces were spanned and what the precise effects might have been on sound, lighting, ventilation.

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  • Title Roofed Theaters of Classical Antiquity
  • Author George C. Izenour
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First edition
  • Pages 234
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Yale University Press, New Haven
  • Date 1992
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780300046854 / 0300046855
  • Weight 4.1 lbs (1.86 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.7 x 12.34 x 1.05 in (29.72 x 31.34 x 2.67 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Classical antiquities, Theater - Greece - History - To 500
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 91012010
  • Dewey Decimal Code 792.093

About the author

George C. Izenour is professor emeritus of theater design and technology director emeritus, Electro-Mechanical Laboratory of the Yale University School of Drama.
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