원문정보
초록
영어
This study systematically analyzes the spatial structure of John Logan’s play Red(2009), investigating the multidimensional meaning-making mechanisms across symbolic, social, generational, and philosophical spaces. Grounded in the theatrical spatial theories of Michael Issacharoff and Hanna Scolnicov, the research distills four analytical dimensions—symbolic, philosophical, social, and generational space—and combines close textual reading with performance analysis of the 2018 Wyndham’s Theatre revival. It explores how Redtransforms a single artist’s studio into a highly concentrated field of ideological tension. The findings reveal that the motif of ‘red’ operates as the play’s central symbol, repeatedly activated in stage visuals, dialectical dialogues, and pivotal plot developments, intensifying the symbolic tension between art and spirituality. At the social level, the play exposes structural conflicts between art and commerce, modernism and postmodernism; the generational dimension highlights tensions between two generations of artists grappling with belief systems and cultural adaptation; philosophically, the ‘red space’ creates a heterotopic theatrical environment that critiques modern cultural logic and accentuates art’s negational and spiritual mission. In conclusion, the spatiality of Redfunctions not as a static backdrop but as a dynamic cognitive apparatus and narrative driver that evolves through narrative progression and audience-performer interaction, propelling ideological discourse, structural conflict, and aesthetic critique. Theplay demonstrates expressive power by activating multidimensional spatial logic within a minimal physical setting to carry complex thematic agendas. However, this study is limited to a single-work, theory-centered analysis and excludes empirical studies of intercultural performance or audience reception. Future research may extend to such studies, deepening the theoretical and practical significance of theatrical space as a platform for social cognition and cultural production.
한국어
본 연구는 존 로건(John Logan)의 희곡
목차
Ⅰ. 서론
1.1. 연구의 필요성과 목적
1.2. 연구의 범위와 방법
Ⅱ. 상징 공간
Ⅲ. 사회 공간
Ⅳ. 세대 간 공간
Ⅴ. 철학 공간
Ⅵ. 결론
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ABSTRACT
