{"product_id":"the-appian-way","title":"The Appian Way","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdolphe Appia (1862–1928) is a prominent figure in the history of modern theater, best known for his writings on the mise-en-scène and stage design for the operas of Richard Wagner. Far less is known about the Swiss scenographer’s importance in twentieth-century architecture and aesthetics. \u003cem\u003eThe Appian Way \u003c\/em\u003eis the definitive account of Appia’s significance in this field. It is centered on his remarkable drawings that are at once austere and atmospheric: framing a series of scenes capturing stairs, landings, platforms, and terraces, all staged before a distant horizon under a luminous sky, the drawings are generally monochrome, but the subtle hues of the paper imbue each with a distinctive, ambient undertone. Appia himself might be thought about in the same way; he was distant yet also enigmatically present in the ensuing drama of modern architecture and stage design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprised of four main chapters and a coda, this engaging and accessible book is structured as a dramatic story that traces the contours of Appia’s life—his personal circumstances, convictions, aesthetic preferences, desires, and motivations—all aimed at constructing a comprehensive portrayal of his life and his work, within the horizons of his time. Appia’s drawings are reproduced here in full color, accompanied by a vast range of archival material, much of which has never been published before. [publisher's note]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Park Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57358255849812,"sku":"A8B-36328","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/9609\/6596\/files\/appian.jpg?v=1790814541","url":"https:\/\/after8books.com\/products\/the-appian-way","provider":"After 8 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}