회화의 구성 원리를 활용한 무대디자인 과정 및 분석-로버트 에드먼드 존스와 리 사이먼슨의 디자인 방법을 중심으로

Theatre art, specifically, has reflected almost constantly the general tendencies of painting. It has often developed in a parallel manner to that of painting; in its revolt against past tradition, and in conforming to the aesthetic principles established by a particular movement, which in themselves are the direct expression of the tendencies of the age. The core of the study is concerned mainly with the painter's use of the visual elements: color, line, space, texture, and light in painting, and of their subsequent application to stage design: scenery and lighting. Painter's influence upon theatre architecture, drama, and acting is dealt with only indirectly, or wherever significantly applicable. The chronology of the study is based on the Franz Kline, Jackson Pollock and Paul Gauguin's painting, as defined in the authoritative sources on the New StageCraft Movement: Robert Edmond Jones and Lee Simonson. Though the parallel developments in theatre tended to antedate those in painting, the same intermediate dates are applied to theatre for better clarification. The method of study is based on the analysis and description of both the theories and practices as defined in Franz Kline, Jackson Pollock and Paul Gauguin's painting and theatre art. As John Gassner has indicated, there is needed at the present a better definition and clarification of the aesthetic objectives and development in modern theatre art. In addition such designer as Boris Aronson, Ben Edwards, Eldon Elder, Peter Larkin, Jo Mielziner, Donald Oenslager, Mincho Lee have strongly indicated the integral influence of the modern developments in painting upon contemporary theatre trends. As far as can be ascertained, however, no comprehensive or analysis of relationship between modern theatre art and painting has been written. To achieve a better understanding of aesthetic objectives and means in modern stage design particularly, it would seem necessary to turn to the primary sources and influences of the designer's trend in theatre art.