St Peter's - Rome
National Gallery - London
By analysing their structure it is clear to see how size, shape and decoration can play a huge part in translating the correct message. From what I can see, the dome of St Peter's in Rome is very dominant in stature as to its bold shape and detailing - which can be seen from a far. This instantly gives the audience a macho impression ( just what I need for my castle translation!). When comparing this to the National Gallery dome, I realise the comparison in size (smaller) encrusted detailing (weak) and surrounding architecture (less impact) is virtually opposite to that of St Peter's, hence communicating the alternate effect.
In my design for the 'Lady and the Lion' I am going to apply these findings and developmentally experiment with different designs of tepee to translate a similar 'macho-ness' to that of St Peter's including Lion qualities to reflect the narrative.
Western Culture Mood Board
Features/Findings:
Some tepees incorporate certain shapes into their decorative design covering. Circles if applied in the right pace can translate the feature of eyes and vise versa, a hollow opening can communicate an open mouth.
I've seen on some tepees to have extra material at the top of the structure, this material can seemingly give the quiet object power, and therefore in my case communicating the macho qualities of the Lion's castle. This also gives the object a focal point (near the top) making the stature grander.
Texture: the native Indians cover their tepees in an earthy coloured cloth material (like that of a potato sack) Materials such as Hessian or burlap would be used - a coarse woven fabric usually made from jute fibers and allied vegetable fibers. I sense this incorporated into my design would reflect the skin/fur, earthy, wild attributes of the Lion in the narrative well.
One tepee image I found drove me to think about having internal lighting in the 'castle' - making the castle the focal point but not only that it would encapsulated the audience into the realms of fairytale if say I used non naturalistic more intense colours.
Throughout the cultural world tepees have been designed and produced in many different ways to communicate messages and feelings across society. Structure, pattern and scale are just a few words I can use to describe the difference between them all. Shape is a key element - in all tepee images I have sourced there is one repetitive element....and that is the original shape (without this it wouldn't be known as a tepee). So from this I can be certain that by changing qualities within this element won't change the genre but can translate the narrative by including certain desired qualities (eg. using a texture to reflect the Lion).
Lion's Castle Design Ideas
Repetitive jaggered pattern, to symbolise the Lion's sharp teeth stylistically through colour and pattern. But doesn't speak much, apart from being 'pretty' and decorative thus symbolising a 'decoratively' grand castle.
In this design although being very symbolic in colour and abstract in shape and pattern I feel the Lion qualities and powerfulness are being reflected more - take for example the teeth surrounding entrance, abstract rectangular shapes translating the lion's nose (bringing the tepee character and life). Also the shapes used around the bottom of the cover in my eyes communicates the shape and style of the Lion's tails - giving the object a sense of 'motion'. The rods are sharp and strong to symbolise the teeth again - giving the object continuity. Other elements
Cati: This plant is very symbolic and has a distinguished appearance in shape and colour. I could play around with these qualities to translate the feeling of empowerment and the sense of fear surrounding the play.
Quick sketch: developing the powerful essence through imagery and scale. The 'Cati Forest' on the left I feel makes the tepee less powerful, on the other hand it would create an overpowering setting for the actors to interact with on stage.
Further development - play around with these two basic shapes changing their scale (giving them alternate and similar sizes)and see which delivers the best impact.
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