As we've learned in this Itap lecture the Illustrators time and place has great effect on the content and outcome of a work. The word for this point is called "Zeitgeist" which describes the spirit of the time. The following examples shows how the the "Zeitgeist" influenced Illustrators, Directors and Costume Designers.
We all know Batman who changed throughout time. Batman changed his appearance during time. The oringinal comic figur of Bob Kane is muscular and wears a grey costume with a yellow belt. the mask and the cape are black and blue.
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Batman Comic Cover by Bob Kane
In the Batman series of the sixties the style of the hero and it's helper Robin kept in the Comic style.
Also the look of the Film from the 60's combines the comic style and very much the spirit of the time. The bright colours of the scenery and the costumes fit into the era.
In the late 80's early 90's Batman was made into another film by Tim Burton. The main character is darker than the film in the 60's but the figures are kept overdrawn. The spirit of a time can be recongnized by things like the hairstyle of actors. Have a look at the Michelle Pfeiffer's haircut and the oversized blazers which were modern by then.
The newest interpretation of Batman is in a some points different. The Director Christopher Nolan created a Batman who was never that dark and serious. Much more violence is involved and the villains remind of psychopathic killers.
Batman's costume changed to be more like a knights armour. Completly black and dressed in a futeristic knights armour ready to fight against evil.
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