E.T.A. Hoffmann "The Sandman"

Abstract

Выпускная квалификационная работа состоит из 15 живописных эскизов для кино на тему "Песочный человек" Э.Т.А. Гофмана.

I would like to bring your attention to my graduation work. My 15 mate paintings are depicting scenes from an Ernst Theodore Amadeus Hoffmans short story «The Sandman». «The Sandman» is a novel about a young man's childhood fear — the fear of the Sandman — and him coming to life, invading a young man's adult life and ruining it. The action of the novel takes place in the early 19th century Germany, in the era of romanticism. The idea behind my project was to show the historical period of German romanticism in which the events of the story take place. Also it was important for me to portray the space of the novel according to the main characters psychological and mental state. Visually I was inspired by the works of German artists of the era of romanticism, such as K. D. Friedrich and O. Runge. Besides I admired Bavarian folk art and material culture. In my work you can see the enormous old Bavarian painted cupboard waiting to be opened. As you do sow, you will see the main 15 pictures, painted in oil on canvas. These objects and the technique used accurately showcase the historical period. We get an even clearer picture of the novel from detailed interiors and exteriors filled with ancient furniture and textures. Sharp dizzying compositions, contrasts and restrained gloomy palette should help the audience to see the story in main hero’s light. The purpose of these film sketches are to help the director, cameramen and me to make the film lifelike and yet atmospheric. In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen I would like to take you back, to my initial ideas. As you can see, I’ve integrated what inspired me in to these key design idea. I believe that what I have achieved with my design clearly and truly reflects my initial concept. I used authentic technology, showed historical period with detailed interiors and scenes. Unemotional colors and disturbing compositions make my pictures reflect the heros mood.