Reception of scenography in Poland yesterday and today

Abstract

This article aims to create an outline of the trends in contemporary scenography in Poland. The perception of today’s stage design has been formed through the combined effect of the state of researched descriptions, education, institutions, and special-events development.
The results are far from satisfactory, as some shortcomings in terms of documenting works are apparent. A similar situation can be observed in the case of scientific and critical publications. Limitations are also placed on the funding of institutions whose main task is to protect and preserve our scenographic heritage. On the positive side, the development of education, though not dynamic, gives opportunities for individual growth through contact with masters. Continuing master-student relationships (which were not interrupted even by the War) are contributing to the unique character of stage design in the context of post-war Polish art.