11th March
It is important to understand the Designers references and inspirations so I can fully understand my role as a Supervisor and make sure what I am sourcing fits in with the designs Frances Tempest had in mind.
At the Briefing with the Level 4's, Frances Tempest was emphasising her main reference point as Toulouse Lautrec, a Parisian artist who documented the dancers and customers of the Moulin Rouge through his illustrations and paintings of the dancers performing and the dancers backstage.
Fortunately, I am a huge fan of Lautrec and have previously studied his work, so I am aware of his history and legacy.
Some of the most relevant images I have found depicting the world of the Moulin Rouge are...
These images are all relevant to me as a Supervisor in sourcing the items I need with a historical reference point.
