It could have been a way to show the differences between patriotic Americans versus Tories, British and French to the audience,(serious "Americans" vs frivolous everyone else) even though this probably didn't exist. Could also have been a cost-cutting measure as well as an artistic decision, because plain, neutral costumes take less time to make. See the film "Man of All Seasons" from the '60's when the interpretation of costume equalled drab for all but the highest nobility. Plain, "sad-colored" costumes would also keep the audience's attention on the actor's faces, not fixated on a beautiful print gown or a wonderfully embroidered waistcoat(darn!).
Cindy Abel -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] John Adams HBO series In a message dated 4/1/2008 11:29:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All the costumes are unnaturally drab and dull, and very plain. There's no embroidery, no color, and no texture to anything. ******************* This may be a reaction to Gilbert Stuart and the pallet of his paintings. That seems just like something an art director would do. **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aol hom00030000000001) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
