Palladio did the original architectural design of
the Teatro Olimpico. Scamozzi also participated in
the theatre design, including oil-lamp lighting.
The five wings show use of linear perspective,
emphasizing Classical architecture. Five wings are
employed, one facing the audience. This evolved into
flats and oblique wings in parallel. Wings in parallel
(paired) allowed the use of machines to shut or open
pairs of wings simultaneously. The stage scenery shown
here was designed by Vincenzo Scamozzi.
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