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The Visual, Aural and Spacial elements of 'The Royal Hunt of the Sun'
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The Visual, Aural and Spacial elements of `The Royal Hunt of the Sun' Visual, Aural and Spacial are the three key parts that make up the play. The visual elements of the play include make-up, masks, props, scenery, and performance style. Aural elements include music, voice (with pitch, tempo, accent for example) and non-verbal noise like clapping and stamping. The spacial elements are the combined effect of sound and space and cover the way in which the characters use the stage space including blocking, assessing where they are on stage (downstage right or left for example) and considering the relationship between objects on stage. "Royal hunt of the Sun" has many examples of how visual, aural and spacial elements add to the play. Peter Shaffer combines these three key aspects to create a visually beautiful theatrical performance. He wants the audience to experience something greater than just a simple ...
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