Abstract
The paper presents material aspects of creating a particular type of decorative painting, that is an illusionistic theatre stage setting. Developed to suite the needs of the stage of Italian type in 17th century, for over two centuries they have made the frame for theatre and opera performances in Europe. The brief outline of the history of illusionistic repertoire decorations is discussed, the catalogue of elements they consisted of as well as technical requirements they had to meet. The principles and subsequent stages of execution of painted stage decorations in 18th and 19th centuries on example of French decorations, with the materials, their application and the tools used being characterised.
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