Resource 1: National Portrait Gallery, London
This free museum has a plethora of portraits that would be ideal for anyone looking for inspiration in set, prop, makeup, or costume design. Some paintings are over 16 feet tall, and the detail captured is unbelievable.Added bonus: Online archives which store photos of portraits along with descriptions of sitter and painter.
Note of style of dress for commoners:
- More drab, black and white rather than focus on color
 |
| Postcard purchased on 07-08-13 from National Portrait Gallery. William Shakespeare. . Circa 1600. The actual portrait can be found on the 2nd floor, room 1. |
__________________________________________________________________________
Resource 2: Kensington Palace, London
A small percentage of the palace is available to the public. Areas on display include The King's State Apartments (~1714 through 1760), The Queen's State Apartments (~1603 through 1694), Victoria Revealed (1819 through 1901), and Fashion Rules (1950 through 1980s). Displays include fashion, architecture, furniture, weaponry, and reenactments of the time.The official website http://www.hrp.org.uk/KensingtonPalace/ includes information on conservation, fact sheets, and background information on the palace. The palace also sponsors programme events, such as lectures, for a nominal attendance fee.
Notes on Battle Preparation:
Chain Mail
Armor
Cape/cloak with ermine (white fur trim)
 |
| Photo taken at Kensington Palace, The King's State Apartments. 07-13-13. Peter the Great by Kneller. Late 1600s. |
Resource 2: Tower of London, London
This Medieval Palace community is surrounded by walls and a moat. Dating back to William the Conqueror in 1070 or so, The White Tower was the first portion to be built, completed in 1100. Henry III added two new tours in the early 1200s, and by 1238, he built massive walls on the north, east and western sides, along with nine new tours and a moat. King Edward I (1272-1307) transformed the Palace by adding a second wall to fortify the Palace. In 1533, Henry VIII commissioned the addition of lodgings. In 1774, a new gate and drawbridge were created at the east of the outer southern wall.
William the Conqueror (1066-87) that the history of the Tower of London begins.
- See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/sightsandstories/buildinghistory/normanbeginnings#sthash.79zy8H15.dpuf
William the Conqueror (1066-87) that the history of the Tower of London begins.
- See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/sightsandstories/buildinghistory/normanbeginnings#sthash.79zy8H15.dpuf
William the Conqueror (1066-87) that the history of the Tower of London begins.
- See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/sightsandstories/buildinghistory/normanbeginnings#sthash.79zy8H15.dpuf
William the Conqueror (1066-87) that the history of the Tower of London begins.
- See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/sightsandstories/buildinghistory/normanbeginnings#sthash.79zy8H15.dpuf
William the Conqueror (1066-87) that the history of the Tower of London begins.
- See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/sightsandstories/buildinghistory/normanbeginnings#sthash.79zy8H15.dpuf
Aside from visiting the Tower, the official website http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/ showcases additional histories of the Tower and the people associated with it. There is also a webpage devoted to further reading about the tower, as well as a timeline of events at the Tower and archives of five different organizations that are part of the history of the palace, prison, and fortress.
This is an excellent resource for architecture, weaponry, dress, and furniture of the time.
Continued Trends from Previous Century:
- Focus on battle gear/protection
- Weaponry: Swords, Axes, Spears
 |
| Photo taken at Tower of London, The White Tower. 07-14-13. Boy's Armour. 1610. |
 |
| Photo taken at Tower of London, The White Tower. 07-14-13. Burgonet Helmet. 1600. |
__________________________________________________________________________
Resource 3: British Library, London
Spread out over six floors, the British Library is host to a plethora of books and historical items. There are reading rooms spread throughout with resources available from Humanities to Science. There is also an online collections catalog at http://www.bl.uk/# that is organized in several ways: By time period, by region, by subject, and more.The free permanent exhibit has a wide range of historical items ranging from the Magna Carta to Beatles lyrics. Other items include some of the first music, books, maps, and even sketches by Leonardo.
Great resource for props production and for shows with old chants or short songs within the script.
Props Information:
- Coat of Arms designs
- Maps & Star Charts
- Old Books
- Wax seals on Magna Carta (mixture of beeswax and resin attached to bottom of charter with plaited cords)
 |
| Sketch at British Library, Sir John Ritblat Gallery, Temporary Displays. 07-10-13. Coat of Arms designs by John Evelyn.1660. |
 |
| Photo taken from National Archives. www.archives.gov. 07-15-13. Magna Carta and the Great Seal. 1225. Original document located at British Library, Sir John Ritblat Gallery, Magna Carta room. |
__________________________________________________________________________
Resource 4: Hall's Croft; Stratford-on-Avon
Another one of Shakespeare's properties, this house is set up with museum qualities upstairs and as a staged area throughout the rest of the house to show how it would have looked in the 17th Century. This house, belonging to Susanna Shakespeare (William's daughter) and her husband John, is on display for visitors. More information can be found at http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit-the-houses/halls-croft.htmlHouses
Outside made of timber construction, known as "half-timbering"
Simple decor: Most decor is functional though (vases, bowls)
Elaborately carved wooden furniture pieces
 |
| Photo taken at Hall's Croft Parlour, Stratford-on-Avon. 07-30-13. Draw-Leaf Dining Table. 17th Century. |
 |
| Photo taken at Hall's Croft Parlour, Stratford-on-Avon. 07-30-13. Carved Chair. 17th Century. |
 |
| Photo taken at Hall's Croft Principal Bedroom, Stratford-on-Avon. 07-30-13. Stool with Hinged Lid. 17th Century. |
 |
| Photo taken at Hall's Croft, Stratford-on-Avon. 07-30-13. Leaded glass. 17th Century. |
__________________________________________________________________________
Resource 5: The British Museum; London, England
Over two million artifacts from the collection are archived online at http://www.britishmuseum.org/. Aside from the extensive collection within the museum, the Museum also offers a range of courses and events for teachers exploring the permanent collection and the special exhibitions. There is also a plethora of activities and resources for students online, categorized by culture, by subject, and by age group. This particular museum is so vast and varied that spending a day there wouldn't be enough. The collection ranges from Egyptian to Roman to Greek artifacts and more, with great information about culture, lifestyle, religious life, and more.This is a wonderful resource for props, set design, actors (as far as viewpoint/background information on the life of characters, and even costuming.
 |
| Photo taken at The British Museum. 08-02-13. Table Clock. 1685. |
 |
| Photo taken at The British Museum. 08-02-13. Silver Coach Watch. 1650. |
__________________________________________________________________________
Resource 6: Saint Patrick's Cathedral; Dublin, Ireland
This remains the largest Cathedral in the country. It's a fine example of Gothic architecture. Saint Patrick's also has large bells in the belltower, which is now off-limits to visitors. More information can be found at http://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/index.aspx. | |
| Photo taken at Saint Patrick's Cathedral; Dublin, Ireland. 07-27-13. King William III's Chair. 1690. | |
_________________________________________________________________________Resource 7: Book Period Style for the Theatre, by Douglas A. Russell
This
book is the most useful, well-laid out book that covers a span of time
from the ancient world all the way up to the modern world. Sections
within each time period include costuming and accessories, acting and
movement, directing information, information on the theatre itself,
world/history events that were going on at the time, art and sculpture,
how to design for that time, and specific plays of the time.
General 17th Century Info:
Baroque Style: Flamboyant, ornate, grandeur!Later baroque is more controlled and disciplined
Age of theatre and drama! Opera was invented as an art form
**This is the time of the 3 Musketeers**
17th Century Architecture:
|
Men's Dress
- Cavalier Style: soft, expanded (basically take out the starch from the Renaissance)
- Gauntlet: gloves
- Fallen ruff: The lace collar droops
- Ensuite: Matching doublet/breeches (which later becomes a suit)
- The king lost his hair, so he wore wigs. The rest of the court followed. Wigs were big, long and loose
- High, soft leather boots
- Sleeves were full
- Doublet was now unstiffened with a slightly raised waist
Women's Dress:
- Corsets disappeared, waistline rose
- Bodice was low cut with a rich lace collar to emphasis (though slightly cover) the bosom
- Sleeves ended in wide lace cuffs
- Hair was worn with bangs on forehead and two long ringlets falling over the ears
- Arms often showed below the elbow
17th Century Manners & Movement
- Movement of the period was grander and easier than Renaissance
- Toes turned outward 90 degrees from each other
- Hats worn indoors and outside, conveyed social standing
- Gloved hands could now be offered to a lady
- Female curtsy differed from the male bow.
- Both men and women embraced and kissed on special occasions; in France, it was on the cheek; in England and Italy it was on the mouth
No comments:
Post a Comment