Cenografia em alegorias : um estudo do desfile da escola de samba União da Ilha do Governador no carnaval 2019

Abstract

This work aims to analyze the scenographic process in the Floats & Props of the Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba União da Ilha do Governador for the 2019 carnival, a traditional association from the Ilha do Governador neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The research establishes a parallel between theater and carnival, highlighting the similarities between the two artistic manifestations, focusing on the samba school parades. A brief history of the evolution of carnival parades is outlined, with emphasis on scenography throughout this period, contextualizing its importance and transformations over more than 90 years of parades. The work explores the history of the researched association and the themes that guided its parades. The analysis of the scenography focuses on the identification and description of the scenographic elements that composed the floats; particularly, the use of light and sculpture are investigated, revealing how these elements contributed to the narrative and aesthetics of the parade. In this context, the analysis seeks to present the elements of scenography in the specific context of a samba school float in a parade.