Staging is the transfer of a written text, story, or situation to the stage; in other words, the concretization of an abstract unit of meaning through the narrative elements of the stage, its translation into the stage language. In this concretization process, the staging elements can be grouped as basic staging and supplementary staging elements. The basic staging elements are the character, setting, action, and time. Other important supplementary staging elements that constitute staging are set, costume, accessories, lighting, music, and costume.The embodiment of all these elements in the staging language is possible by designing the relevant staging elements according to a specific aesthetic style. This style is determined by the period that contributed to the emergence of that style, and the practices and experiments of those who shaped it. One of the most significant figures who pioneered 20th-century theater and influenced the staging design of contemporary theater is the Polish theater theorist and practitioner Jerzy Grotowski. His unconventional nature, his profound curiosity about human existence and essence, and the way he engaged with theater in his quest to liberate both the actor and the audience have made him a constantly intriguing figure. While his theatrical works and the ideas he presented have sometimes been subjected to harsh criticism, the influence of theater on today's understanding of staging is undeniably significant. His life, shaped by theatrical work, and the products he produced during this period vary according to specific periods and the characteristics of that period. These periods can be categorized as "Early Theatre Studies," "Production Theatre," "Paratheatre," "Theatre of Resources," "Objective Play," and "Art as a Medium/Ritual Arts." Examining each of these phases, in which Grotowski worked extensively, is crucial for understanding his overall perspective on theatre. This study examines Jerzy Grotowski's understanding of theater in terms of its impact on staging design in contemporary theater. The central point of this influence is the theory and practice he developed throughout theatrical periods. In doing so, the fundamental and complementary elements of staging are explained in terms of their counterparts in contemporary staging.