The History of Scenography traces the footsteps of Western scenography and costume design from ancient times to the 20th century.

Starting from ancient Greek and Roman theater, it examines the architecture, scenography, and costume design of the era, as well as the transference of ancient drama to the modern stage.

The ancient theater is succeeded by that of the period between the 15th and 19th centuries, exploring the scenographic practices of the Renaissance theater in Italy, England, and Spain, the Cretan Theater of the mature Renaissance, the French Baroque theater, as well as the theatrical scene of Rococo and Romanticism.

Finally, it concludes with the scenographic and costume design reflections of the 19th and 20th centuries, through the movements of the time and their theatrical representatives, up to the role of scenography in the modern stage.

Richly illustrated with abundant photographic material and examples of theatrical works and performances, The History of Scenography offers a comprehensive view of the art of scenography.