The USITT exhibit of Oliver Smith’s artworks is a rare opportunity for professional theatre designers and students to see selections from the archive of a master scenographer.  In the pantheon of 20th century American scenic designers, Oliver Smith is unmatched for his breadth of work in theatre, dance and opera.   During his legendary career, he was honored with eight Tony Awards, including two in the same year (1961) for Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Camelot) and Best Scenic Design of a Play (Becket).   Smith’s Broadway set designs began in the era when settings were primarily painted backdrops and spanned the period that featured more unit settings.   While a consummate artist in the "painterly" tradition, Smith had a keen sense of stage space and anticipated the contemporary emphasis on architectural design.