Expressionistic design

Berkoff’s acting style and his design of sets has often been described as “Expressionistic”.

German Expressionism in cinema (take some notes in your Journal) – what can be translated into a theater style?

Look at the 3 pictures and identify the ‘expressionistic’ elements of the set.

Pick 2 moments EACH where these ‘expressionistic elements’ could be used in the play ‘METAMORPHOSIS’

How can symbols and emotions be represented on a set ?- think Gregor’s Room – The Samsa’s living room – what do these places symbolise – how do you show that in materials, colours, set dressing and props?

  1. Shadows
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  1. Canted angles
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  1. Silhouette
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