Essays Tagged: "props"

Houdini

rtist isconsidered the most difficult type of magic to practice because it not only consist of a fewprops and tricks but also involves physical ability. There has been one man that with hardwork and a ...

(4 pages) 181 0 3.5 Nov/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

Pantomime

sks to show different characters. The Italian style of mime involves no elaborate make-up or props. It is generally knownfor it's big broad style. Actions are not as real as they are exaggerate ...

(5 pages) 88 0 3.9 Sep/1995

Subjects: Art Essays > Performing Arts

The character of Macbeth

y the language of the play, as in Shakespeare's time plays were performed in daylight with very few props. Ambition is something that everyone can identify with, and 'Macbeth' is a compelling study of ...

(9 pages) 99 0 4.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

Film Analysis: The Great Gatsby

it into a glossy disappointment. With its luxurious period costumes, meticulously rich settings and props, and a cast who all look the part, this version of The Great Gatsby has all of the surface ele ...

(4 pages) 173 0 3.9 Mar/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Educating Rita - a description of the story and breakdown of characters

y change through out the play. I will also look at how I would stage scenes six and seven including props, characters positions, body language, actions, movements and facial expressions. Educating Rit ...

(6 pages) 98 0 2.7 Apr/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Intro to Theater.

seat was discouraging, since I thought that it was going to have a much larger stage and many more props. To be honest with you, I thought that I was going to have to struggle through the hour to hou ...

(2 pages) 210 4 4.3 Nov/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

A War Devised Theatre Assessment: A thin line between love and hate

s can induce decisions. This was influenced by a number of aspects.In exploring a number of wartime props we got a strong sense of the type of society during wartime. One feature we picked up on was t ... lar music from the period and seeing photographs of soldiers really gave us a sense of realism. The props also presented us with ideas for the theme of our play. For example the fruit and vegetables m ...

(3 pages) 49 0 4.7 Feb/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Performing Arts

The modern production of "The Taming of the Shrew"

and due to the fact they had not changed the script, this setting was conveyed entirely by the set, props and costume.They use a rake stage with pillars along the back, and the set was painted with sa ... connote the blazing heat. The costumes were typically Arabic, long, flowing and white, and the few props used were pots, cushions and candles, in keeping with the theme.An original Elizabethan produc ...

(2 pages) 58 1 1.8 Mar/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Printing and its Impact on Society

out of there reach. People of this world had very amazing memories. They would make rhymes and use props to help themselves remember.Manuscripts remained rare and costly because they had to be labori ...

(5 pages) 97 0 5.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Technology

"Journey's End" by R.C Sherriff.

ores how the play shows the effects of war on those involved, looking at use of dialogue, lighting, props and other key dramatic devices. The essay will mainly focus on Act 3, Scene 2 of the play, but ... right, jolly mood of the men, and contrasts strongly with that of the previous scene.The sounds and props used in this scene are also very different to that of Act 3 Scene 1. The sound of laughter rep ...

(7 pages) 21236 0 5.0 May/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Michael Gow's "Away".

process or manner of putting a play on stage. This refers to the positioning of the characters and props, the way the actors move, the way they use their voice and how the character looks. Gore Vidal ... ht communicates with the director in regards to movements and actions of characters, positioning of props, and types of sets. These aspects affect the way the audience views a scene, as they can revea ...

(6 pages) 97 0 5.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

Nostalgia.

ather extravagant production with a special setting, including hiring scaffolding and various other props with the school's funding. The cast were rather apprehensive about the amount being spent and ...

(5 pages) 102 4 3.4 Aug/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

Commedia Del'Arte. Character Analysis and Traits of Columbina, Isabella, Arlecchino and Lelio.

olumbina does not usually wear a mask but sometimes wears one covering only her eyes. Her signature props are a tambourine and a basket. Her physical appearance is attractive, perky and petite with a ... ot usually wear a mask but did sometimes wear a small mask that covered only her eyes.Her signature props are a handkerchief, book and a fan. She has a lack of firm contact with the earth. Her chest a ...

(8 pages) 44 0 5.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The guide to orgasm

d variation to this position, simply angle her thighs in different ways.The chair bend overFinally, props! Bend your woman over on a chair and have her lean on it with her elbows facing the spine of t ...

(5 pages) 92 0 3.6 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Camerawork and Lighting: Exterior Shooting

nt of the studio or any other indoor location, which, through the use of gels, lighting techniques, props and other paraphernalia, can be adjusted to suit almost any need. Dealing with the exterior en ... boards is that even slight movement on their part causes unsightly flickering across characters and props within the shot. Wind is certainly a difficult opponent, but the use of sandbags and mounted s ...

(4 pages) 48 1 4.6 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

A few latin american artists with background and works of arts

aps on his backpack met. Luis Gonzales-Palma is an artist from Guatemala. He uses models and props formany of his pictures and also uses imagery evocative of social, political, and personalthem ...

(2 pages) 40 0 3.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

Gladiators of the Past

mpts at creating a movie based upon a historical theme with the characters, settings, costumes, and props as historically accurate as possible whilst providing the audience with an enjoyable movie wit ...

(4 pages) 39 1 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Introducing Sociology

t their body language told me about each of them. I will also describe their performances (costume, props and manner) and what they said about the subjects.Subject one is an older Asian male somewhere ... she is happy and popular and probably lower to middle class.People perform daily using costumes and props. Additionally, a person says a lot about themselves with out ever uttering a word. Nonverbal c ...

(2 pages) 33 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

The Tempest Screen Play Review

nd the mask to define that they are in a different location when they are not in the current scene. Props including custom design are of contemporary nature, the props consist of clear plastic items a ... design are of contemporary nature, the props consist of clear plastic items and the standard facial props facial props like ears.With costumes Winspear has chosen to use modern formal clothing, with t ...

(1 pages) 32 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

An inspector calls - Act 1 - use of dramatic techniques That priestly uses to communicate his message

r Goole is not an ordinary character, and that he is perhaps bringing a bad subject to the play.The props used in the play say a lot about the family, there are wine glasses, bottles, empty plates, an ...

(2 pages) 34 0 3.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers