Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Dramatic

This is the wonderful sign and carvings found above the main entrance to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in the Bloomsbury area of London. One of the most exclusive theatrical schools in the world, the Academy was founded in 1904 and moved into this building in 1927. I love the style of the figures and their masks.
Taking part in Signs, Signs. Click here for more signs.
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17 comments:

  1. PatOctober 9, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Very cool! I like how they are holding the masks sideways so people can see their faces. Different than just seeing the two masks - we see the people BEHIND the masks - the actors!

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  2. LúciaOctober 9, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Great composition RedPat!
    You always give us interesting info about the places you've been.;-)

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  3. TexWisGirlOctober 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    that's neat!

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  4. SharonOctober 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    A wonderful expression for the dramatic arts.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 9, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Very 'dramatic', the masks work perfectly!

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  6. Kay L. DaviesOctober 9, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Oh, yes, the masks are just wonderful...conveying the whole idea of transforming into a role, perfectly.
    K

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  7. AnonymousOctober 9, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    It's a wonderful photo, and a lost art. In LA, we have a few buildings, located in what was once the heart of downtown, with intricate, fascinating sculptures guarding doors and windows. Most were done by Italian artisans, back in the 1920s. And when this kind of work wasn't available, the Italians supplemented their income making tombstones.

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  8. DebOctober 9, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Nice detail, very classy, as you might expect from RADA.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 9, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    It's beautiful!

    ~Lindy

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  10. MarleenOctober 9, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    It's lovely!

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  11. LowellOctober 9, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    What one sees may not be real, but a mask. Acting is putting on a mask, I suppose, in order to portray a character. Lovely sculptures. I'd love to visit this place and see what goes on inside.

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  12. VioletSkyOctober 9, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    love the 'masked' figures. and indeed, it is very classy.

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  13. Taken For GrantedOctober 9, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    That is a great sign over that door. Looks like it is in the Art Deco style. The Royal Academy has produced some great acting talent.

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  14. William KendallOctober 9, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Extraordinary!

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  15. RandyOctober 9, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Beautiful sculptures.

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  16. EG CameraGirlOctober 10, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Love how the sculptures say in 3D what the academy is all about.

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  17. Laura. MOctober 10, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Very good representation!!!!

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