Artistas do mundo flutuante : uma análise do figurino do filme memórias de uma gueixa

Abstract

This paper aims to present an analysis of the costumes from the movie “Memoirs of a Geisha” focusing specifically on the costumes worn by the main character of the movie. This Analysis was necessary to comprehend the development of the character in the movie’s narrative, as well as to follow her changes throughout the story that can be found by reflecting her personal aspects into her costumes. For this present study a bibliographic research was done about costumes, colour psychology, gueisha’s garnments, their habits, their presence and their roles on Japan. Following the bibliographic research it was done a selection of three garnments worn by the main character, as well as researches on vídeos and other materials about the garnments and behavior of geisha. The costumes were analysed regarding their visual elements, such as; their colours, patterns, motifs, and textures to evidence and support the choices of elements on the conception of the costume design for the movie. At the end of the researching and analysing process it was found that all of the elements that were studied about this movie’s costumes reflect the character’s personality and behaviour, and also the costumes designed for the movie are a good translation of the actual garnments that were worn by geisha. This study gives us importante information to comprehend the geisha’s universe.