Brecht - Set Design Flashcards
1
Q
What did Brecht prioritise regarding set?
A
Simplistic.
Symbolic elements.
Nothing was wasted.
2
Q
Why did Brecht use materials such as copper, worn timber and taut wires?
A
He wanted the audience to understand how the set had been constructed. He avoided realism and didn’t want the audience to be immersed in the plot.
3
Q
Throughout plays, what did Brecht do using set and props?
A
He repurposed them in abstract and symbolic ways. Once again avoiding naturalism.
4
Q
How did Brecht present the parts of set which were literal presentations of scenery?
A
He used** fragmented** set.
