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 TRAPS AND ELEVATORS
The Palatina Manuscript shows four types or locations of traps:
a. two small corner traps with elevators
b. four long traps to allow the wave machines to be brought up in the main stage area
c. a large mid-stage trap and elevator
d. a small trap located under the upper inner stage.
The following QT movie shows the first three traps opening and elevators or wave machines emerging.
Palatina Traps and Elevators