How Long to Read Czech Theatre Design in the Twentieth Century

How Long Does it Take to Read Czech Theatre Design in the Twentieth Century?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 1 minute to read Czech Theatre Design in the Twentieth Century by Joseph Brandesky

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This stimulating compilation of essays and images reveals an essential and valuable component of Czech contributions to the world of modern theatre heretofore largely unseen outside the country itself. Featuring the craft of twenty-seven of the best stage and costume designers of the twentieth century, Joe Brandesky supplies ample evidence of their consistently high quality and dynamic creativity, survival skills for a people whose national identity had been dismantled during many years of occupation and repression. Essays by Vera Ptacková, Dennis Christilles, Delbert Unruh, and, Marie Zdenková their full texts restored and reedited for this volume since their initial publication in exhibit catalogs, provide historical and linguistic insights into contemporary Czech scenography as well as comparisons to the major art movements affecting the designers. Brandesky’s informative introductory essay contextualizes the shifting tenets of Czech theatre design. Also included are biographies of the designers, a bibliography, and thirty black-and-white photographs. The accompanying CD provides access to the vibrant and sophisticated images of the Czech theatrical world: 138 richly colorful paintings and drawings of costumes, models, and set designs and in situ photos of exhibited designs plus 27 color and black-and-white photos of the designers. The CD also includes the full text of the book with links to all the art and to the designers’ biographies. Book and CD together showcase the Czech Republic as a center of international stage design.

How long is Czech Theatre Design in the Twentieth Century?

Czech Theatre Design in the Twentieth Century by Joseph Brandesky is 118 pages long, and a total of 30,444 words.

This makes it 40% the length of the average book. It also has 37% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Czech Theatre Design in the Twentieth Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 46 minutes to read Czech Theatre Design in the Twentieth Century aloud.

What Reading Level is Czech Theatre Design in the Twentieth Century?

Czech Theatre Design in the Twentieth Century is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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