PASSAGES OF SCENOGRAPHY - KATARZYNA FAZAN

Discover the fascinating world of scenography through the eyes of Katarzyna Fazan, an outstanding researcher and expert in this field. Her essays, published in renowned journals, are a valuable source of knowledge for all lovers of theater, art, and culture. The book "Passages of Scenography" is a collection of the author's analyses and reflections on Polish and international scenography, showing its evolution and role in shaping contemporary performances.

• In-depth analyses of Polish and international scenography
• Contextualization of the work of Polish artists on the international stage
• Reflections on the changes in the perception of scenography
• Perspective from observation to participation in the theatrical experience
• Essays covering 20 years of scenography evolution
• Reviews and opinions of outstanding experts, such as Prof. Dr. habil. Magdalena Raszewska

Katarzyna Fazan, thanks to the systematic analysis of the Prague Quadrennial (PQ), has made a significant contribution to the development of research on scenography. Her essays in "Didaskalia" always included three key aspects: a discussion of the Polish exhibition, an analysis of the entire PQ, and showing the global context in which Polish artists operate. The author does not focus only on scenography as a stage set, but is guided by the thesis of Boris Kudlička that scenography today is a self-sufficient installation equipped with expressive narration and dramaturgy.

Scenographic exhibitions require visitors to have increasing competence and openness to experimentation. The author shows the transformation of the visitor's path from observation to participation, which has been increasing rapidly over the years, placing the concept of scenography in a borderline situation. We stand here between the concepts of scenographic exhibitions as a catalog of traces of performances and today's experience of interpreting a performance by tracing the assumed relationships with the audience.

The Jagiellonian University Publishing House presents readers with a publication that is an invaluable source of knowledge for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the art of scenography. This book allows you to understand how scenography has evolved over the years and what challenges it poses to the creators and audiences of contemporary theater. The format 158x235 mm, 223 pages full of content that inspires and encourages reflection.

The book "Passages of Scenography" is not only a collection of essays, but above all an invitation to a dialogue about the role of scenography in culture and society. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the secrets of the theater and understand how the stage space affects the reception of a performance. The year of publication 2023 guarantees the freshness and relevance of the presented content. Let yourself be carried away on a fascinating journey through the world of scenography!