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Robert edmund jones was born in milton, new hampshire, on december 12, 1887. Reflections and speculations on the art of the theatre, reissue. Edmondson had roots that went back to the colonial days of virginia and maryland and was primarily of scottish descent. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
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Jones, robert edmond 1887 1954 a native of milton, new hampshire, robert edmond jones was educated at harvard university, did some scene design work in new york in 1912, then spent a year observing max reinhardt s work at the deutsches theatre in berlin. I includes abundant examples of his work and a complete and detailed catalog. Produced by kenneth macgowan, robert edmond jones and eugene oneill. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Robert edmond bobby jones december 12, 1887 november 26, 1954 was an american scenic, lighting, and costume designer. Robert edmond jones was born in new hampshire, the usa on december 121887. The lectures of robert edmond jones jones, robert edmond, unruh, delbert on.
Robert entered harvard university in the fall of 1905 where he pursued a. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Robert edmond jones scenic design wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Robert edward edmondson 1872 in dayton, ohio 1959 was an antijewish pamphleteer and a defendant in the great sedition trial of 1944. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for robert jones in edmond, ok. The second born in the family, he was the son of fred and emma jones. May contain highlighting, handwriting or underlining through out the book. The theatre of robert edmond jones by robert edmond. Robert edmond jones is the author of the dramatic imagination 4. In the 1930s jones also became a noted art director and production designer for motion pictures.
Robert edmond jones s innovations in set design and lighting brought new ideas to the stage, but it is greater understanding of design its role at the heart of theater that has continued to inspire theater students. Robert edmond jones most famous designs are featured here including the opera of birthday of the infanta, desire under the elms, machinal, the green pastures, oedipus rex cocteau doing the stravinsky oratorio, mourning becomes electra, camille, the philadelphia story, lute song, touch of the poet, and the iceman cometh. Jones is credited with incorporating the new stagecraft into the american drama. The dramatic imagination by jones, robert edmond ebook. Robert edmond bobby jones december 12, 1887 november 26, 1954 was an american scenic, lighting, and costume designer he is credited with incorporating the new stagecraft into the american drama. Most of the images are photographs, some of which were taken by jones, photostats, and magazine clippings. Square 8vo, 233 pages, blue cloth, partially unopened. Robert edmond bobby jones december 12, 1887november 26, 1954 was an american scenic, lighting, and costume designer. Jones, robert edmond, 18871954 lc linked data service. Robert edmond jones is currently considered a single author. He was the second child born to fred and emma jane cowell jones. Robert edmond jones earned a very special place for himself in the world of the american theatre and this collection of essays presents a definitive record of his innovative work and of his impact on that world.