ABSTRACT
The beginning of the twentieth century brought a more profound aesthetic change to scenic artistry through the development of modern stage design and the separation of scenic artists and scenic designers. The centuries leading up to the beginning of the modern stage design movement saw the development of spectacular scenic painting. Some skills are self-evident: all professional scenic artists must draw and paint very well. The knowledge of the theatre is vastly important to the professional scenic artist in regard to understanding the manner in which a theatrical production is created. The major television networks also support permanent staffs of scenic artists. Good scenic artists will soon discover that their training and skill have in great measure prepared them for work in other fields. Scenic studio ownership means conducting a business as well as being a scenic artist.
