fashion research project marina nebro drama 111 – introduction to theatre design

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Fashion Research ProjectMarina Nebro

Drama 111 – Introduction to Theatre Design

Design for Gogol’s Play: The MarriageMarc Chagall

http://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/artsandculture/2012/10/02/marc-chagall-at-the-ncma/

Copy and paste link to read about why I picked this painting.

Christopher/Weinberl


Romantic, slicked back hair – youthful

Writing at a desk – “Weinberl… is writing a letter at the counter”

Plaid bowtie plays along plaid obsession throughout play


Contrast between jacket and pants - youthful


Ornamented socks – flashy

Might peak through occasionaly

Might add color


Wool coat for evening


A view of vest – patterned

Alternate neck wear – cravat

Tousled hair – very romantic

Frau Fischer

Frau Fischer

Possible hair style Not flashy, very

mature

Frau Fischer

Modest bonnet for widow

Lace – very Victorian!

Bows would be plaid

Frau Fischer

Cut and color are more mature – suitable for a widow

Afternoon/visiting dress to Madame Knorrs

Frau Fischer

Intricate trim Possibly add plaid

ornamentation

Frau Fischer

Cut and style of cape Would have plaid

pattern See color palette

for colors of tartan

Frau Fischer

Evening dress – mature/suitable for a widow

Plaid textile – see color palette

Frau Fischer

Evening shoes Black – muted color

similar to color scheme

Frau Fischer

Parasol – added accessory

Paisley and plaid pattern

Also see color palette

Zangler

Zangler

Seems like an older man Forgetful, silly

Hair style Inspiration for

casting

Zangler

Military-style uniform Would be snug –

see text Blue would be a little

brighter – a little sillier

Zangler

To add humor, maybe Zangler should be a little more plump

See pulling in buttons

Zangler

Bright and flashy vest for evening

Buttons could be gold/yellow – more flash

Scottish Couple

See previous slide Younger couple – first time in Vienna Man will have mutton chops/facial hair – more

Highland looking Woman will have different style bonnet/hair

piece than those in Vienna (see Frau Fischer’s)

Scottish Couple

Scottish Couple

Obnoxious plaid dres See tartan

pattern/color palette

Would be evening dress (cut off sleeves, lower front)

Scottish Couple

Wool muff/collar Harkens to the

Highlands Bow closing collar –

tartan pattern

Scottish Couple

Youthful slippers Instead of

white/cream – tartan pattern OBNOXIOUS PLAID!

Scottish Couple

Underneath collar Again, plaid Highlands are cold –

layers!

Scottish Couple

Color palette tartan A little more fancy

for nighttime wear – bigger buttons, gilded trim

Scottish Couple

See central figure Bulky, large,

intimidating Size and stature of

Scottish man

Coachman

Coachman

Fancy coach Yellow would turn to

plaid!

Coachman

Not a fancy coachman

Not used to fancy coach

See next slide – usual carriage

Coachman

The coachman’s usual coach

Explains personality

Coachman

Simple costume Tophat – promotion

(see next slide)

Coachman

See different hat – bowler hat

Transition from lesser coach to a coach for Zangler & friends

Waiter

Waiter

See apron Differentiates

between waiter and diners

Waiter

Simple costume – connotes lower status

Possibly not suitable for Imperial Gardens though

Waiter

Italian waiters Romantic flair – hair Simple black/white

costume

Waiter

Better view of costume

Crisp, clean

Vienna Cityscape

Stone structures strong in stability yet soft in

aesthetic Light colors allow for pop in dark as well as

bright/silly costumes

Vienna Cityscape

Zangler’s Grocer Shop


An outside view Similarly matches

the Vienna Cityscape Shop on the left


Image of scales, weights

Close up view of behind the counter


Large view of inside of a general store

Walls lined with shelves, one long counter


See costume for when Chris/Weinberl work in shop

Not too fancy Wood Practical use


Till The bars would be

guilded Rest of shop will

have similar woodwork

Miss Blumenblatt’s Parlor


Exterior of Blumenblatt house

The trim/door/landscaping will follow color palette


See busyness of interior

Pictures/mirrors on walls

Patterned floor and walls (differing!)

Tables, chairs, lamps, pianos, etc


Possible family photos on wall

Daguerreotype fad


Example of sofa Crazy pattern Fancy woodwork


Fancy armchair Again, strong

pattern, fancy woodwork

Would have fringe as well


Crazy ornate piano Woodwork mirrors

fanciness of furniture Parlor music!

Imperial Gardens Café


1854 Crystal Palace Inspiration for atrium

of café Glass enclosed –

able to see foliage, plants, sky


See fountain, tree, light airy feel


Inspiration for color palette

Fancy wrought iron filigree

Possible outside seeting


Inside seating Pattern on rug –

lighter color Sunlight from ceiling Plants as well as

painted plants


Natural/organic shaped chair

Inlayed painting – fancy, mimics paintings on walls Nature

painting/landscape


Chinese screen mentioned in text

Lighter color Antique but exact

years not known


Lamp/wall sconce See nature theme

Foliage, fruit Soft light


Fancy goblets/wine glasses

Gilded and painted Match color palette

fashion research project marina nebro drama 111 – introduction to theatre design

Documents

plaid patternsee color

plaid patternalso

plaid obsession

evening christopherweinberl

gilded trim scottish

zangler friends waiter

previous slideyounger

hair youthfulwriting