''King Kong'' 1933 - art by Rene Peron
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''King Kong'' 1933 - art by Rene Peron
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Digital Art
Description
"King Kong" is a 1933 monster adventure film directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. It is one of the most iconic and influential films in the history of cinema, known for its groundbreaking special effects and timeless storytelling.
Plot:
The film is set in the early 1930s and follows a group of filmmakers led by director Carl Denham (played by Robert Armstrong) and actress Ann Darrow (played by Fay Wray). They embark on a voyage to the mysterious Skull Island to shoot a movie. There, they encounter a gigantic prehistoric ape known as Kong.
Kong becomes infatuated with Ann Darrow and is captured and brought back to New York City as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." However, the spectacle of Kong on display quickly turns into chaos as he escapes, leading to a climactic rampage through the city and a tragic finale atop the Empire State Building.
Legacy:
"King Kong" is celebrated for several reasons:
Pioneering Special Effects: The film's special effects, including the use of stop-motion animation and miniature models by Willis O'Brien, were groundbreaking for their time. The film's use of rear projection, matte painting, and other techniques helped create a sense of realism and awe-inspiring spectacle.
Iconic Imagery: "King Kong" is known for its iconic imagery, including the scene of Kong scaling the Empire State Building and his battles with various prehistoric creatures on Skull Island.
Enduring Influence: The film's impact on the monster movie genre and Hollywood filmmaking as a whole is immeasurable. It set new standards for visual storytelling and inspired countless filmmakers and creature features.
Cultural Significance: "King Kong" has become a cultural phenomenon, with references to the character and iconic moments appearing in various forms of media over the years.
Remakes and Spin-offs: The success of the 1933 version led to several remakes and spin-offs, including the 1976 version directed by John Guillermin and the 2005 version directed by Peter Jackson. Each adaptation has brought its own interpretation to the classic story.
"King Kong" is not just a monster movie; it is a cinematic masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences of all ages. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its ability to combine groundbreaking effects with a timeless story of adventure, love, and tragedy. The film remains a beloved classic and a symbol of the magic of cinema.
About the artist:
René Péron (March 11, 1904, Paris – April 29, 1972, Le Landin, France) was a prolific poster designer and book illustrator from the late 1920s through the 1950s.
Péron designed more than 2,000 cinema posters between 1930 and 1960, including for major films such as "La Belle Marinière" (1932), "King Kong" (1933), "L'Eternel Retour" (1943), "Jour de fête" (1947), "French Cancan" (1954), "And God Created Woman" (1956) and "Spartacus" (1960).
He created posters that hardly go unnoticed, both in color palette and composition. Incredibly balanced scenes amaze these works of art for their bright colors, sharp contrasts, and bold titles. Peron's color selection explores the nuances of red, orange, pink, often creating differences between complementary colors. For example, blue stands out next to orange, yellow lights up, enhancing the overall picture.
Even the style of the titles is made to attract attention: he works on typefaces, often dynamic, other times geometric, or powerfully contoured. Peron's posters are a mixture of realistic faces, more abstract elements, and flashy texts. A superb balance of reality and poetry.
In the 1950s, he also designed numerous novel covers (especially for crime novels) and illustrations for club editions. After 1960, he devoted himself to illustrating children's books.
Search "Peron" to see more of his art.
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December 28th, 2020
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