THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCENIC SPECTACLE
A SITE DEVOTED TO THE STUDY OF RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE THEATRICAL SPECTACLE
MODELS
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Early Illusionistic [16th Century]
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| Theatre | |
| Scene Change | |
| Sea Scenes | |
| Flying Machines | |
| Traps & Elevators | |
| Other Effects | |
| Lighting | |
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Later Illusionistic [17th Century]
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| Theatre | |
| Scene Change | |
| Sea Scenes | |
| Flying Machines | |
| Traps & Elevators | |
| Other Effects | |
| Lighting | |
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18th Century
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| Theatre | |
| Scene Change | |
| Sea Scenes | |
| Flying Machines | |
| Traps & Elevators | |
| Other Effects | |
| Lighting | |
17th CENTURY SEA MACHINERY
Palatina Wave Machine
The Palatina Manuscript includes a drawing which shows two types of wave machines. The simplest device is located in the inner stage area and is composed of a series of profile wave board strung on ropes. There are also four downstage units that rise through traps and cover the main down stage area. The wave profiles are mounted on cams which allow them to rise and fall in a rotary motion.
The research for this material was assisted by grants from the New Initiatives Fund of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology and the University Research Council of the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School at Appalachian State University.
© Frank Mohler 1999