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What are the different types of sets that a set designer can design using his/her imagination and innovation based on form, style, interpretation, space and theme of the play? Elucidate.

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A designer designs a set using his/her imagination and innovation based on form, style interpretation theatre space and theme of the play. In the play, there is a locale of graveyard so all the characters sit and talk at different levels. The designer create a set using the middle cut bamboos in different pieces and uses them in different line shapes by crossing each other at the end of different levels. Designer concept means giving different elevations to the levels. All this exercise shows the conflict in symbolic suggestions. On the basis of these points, a designer can design different types of sets.

1.  Realistic Set :  In this type of set, audience sees the actual space of action they are facing. Designer creates a type of set which gives the actual locale but designer must know this that it should be under the norms of aesthetics because one cannot show all the objects as they are in the nature. There are some limitations of the the atre. In this type, a designer usesthe imagination and puts the objects from nature and alters them to be used for the required set.

2. Naturalistic Set :   A naturalistic set designer cannot use symbols or take liberties to alter natural objects for his/her use. In naturalistic set whatever is seen in nature,is seen on the stage.

3. Expressionistic Set :  There is no relationship between the expressionistic set and the objects of the environment. It is the mental expression of the main thought of folk the atre or the expression of a character’s feeling. This kind of setting expresses emotions or thoughts.

4. Symbolic Set :  A designer uses the different types of symbols to communicate the message, interpretation and feeling of the play. In this design he/she uses innovative ideas to show the objects of nature by symbols. He/she cannot depict the natural objects. There is no relationship between the symbolism with the actual objects. The designer ensures the success of the play by the use of symbols in the set design. 



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