Robert Edmond Jones
American costume designer (1887ā1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Edmond Jones (December 12, 1887 ā November 26, 1954) was an American scenic, lighting, and costume designer.[1]
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Robert Edmond Jones | |
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Born | (1887-12-12)December 12, 1887 Milton, New Hampshire, United States |
Died | November 26, 1954(1954-11-26) (aged 66) United States |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation | Costume designer |
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He is credited with incorporating the new stagecraft into the American drama. His designs sought to integrate scenic elements into the storytelling instead of having them stand separate and indifferent from the play's action. His visual style, often referred to as simplified realism, combined bold vivid use of color and simple, yet dramatic, lighting.