That is, the plane orientation of a person: Generally, the performer's body is directly in front of him as the standard. Every 45° turn to the right is a direction. There are eight directions: the front of the venue is the first orientation. - "1 o'clock"; right front, right side and right rear are the second, third and fourth directions - "2, 3, 4 o'clock"; directly behind is the fifth direction - "5 o'clock"; left rear, left side and left front are the sixth, seventh and eighth directions - "6, 7, 8 o'clock

The following picture shows the eight directions of the stage:

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In In the West, there were major technological breakthroughs in stage design during the Renaissance, including: framed stage, perspective scenery, false perspective, quick (rotating) replacement side curtain system, etc., which not only made the "stage" with drama and opera as the core Design has become the main work content of Western stage design, and through the Renaissance movement, this kind of stage design quickly spread from Italy to the entire Western world.

As far as the content of stage design is concerned, it is mainly. There are three parts: auditorium, stage, and backstage. The auditorium includes seats, sound environment, viewing angles, entry and exit paths, and physical environment; the stage includes lighting, curtains, sound, performance props, suspension and replacement bracket systems, Costumes, makeup, etc.;

The backstage includes dressing and makeup, civil and military arena (band), transition passage, basic prop display, and preparation of appearance space, etc. Therefore, the abilities required for stage design include. Included: knowledge of performance activities (or drama performances), stage painting, prop production (art and craft), knowledge of stage lighting, props and costume style evolution, knowledge of music and drama, knowledge of sound control, etc.