Visual Influences
Valeska HallTheatre Design
Year 1
Wollaton Hall:Providing the basis for ‘Milan’ at the top of the hill (showing stature, Prospero’s
past and future ambition)
Source: Own
The island surrounded by a lake:Symbolising Prospero’s island, and the isolation of him and his magic
Source: Own
By the edge of the lake:Symbolism and meaning of fallen tree – nature turned on its side, warped reality
Source: Own
Surrounding lake:Gnarled trees and undergrowth stimulate character interpretation for Caliban
Source: Own
View from lake:The Hall is constantly visible from every angle of the lake – constant reminder that
reality/different world is in the distance. Also reminder of Prospero’s previous loss of power and reasoning for vengeance
Source: Own
Friedrich NietzscheGerman philosopher, with engaging and stimulating ideas on power (also
Ubermensch). Not only does his work (particularly on power) aid inspiration, but this image creates an illusion, makes audience focus on different areas – stimulating
Source: http://www.myspace.com/rene_slipknot
Royal De Luxe’s ‘Sea Odyssey’ in Liverpool (April 2012)Idea of new dimensions, performance space
Source: http://www.demotix.com/news/1165830/giant-puppets-arrive-liverpool-titanic-100-year-anniversary
Elizabethan DressCostume and character inspiration
Source: http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/23800/23845/eliz_costume_23845.htm
Portrait Queen Elizabeth IColours, stature, position in society and power hold
Source: http://www.britroyals.com/kings.asp?id=elizabeth1
Elizabethan Noblewoman InterpretationStylised, reworked, accessories
Source: http://blog.costumesupercenter.com/renaissance-faires-are-the-ultimate-costume-experience/
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