Harem Environment Modelling Project Lauren, Charlotte, Debbie and Erinn Beginning Initial Ideas Environmental Influences Cultural Influences Architectural Influences ● Tower ● European (Middle) ● Gothic ● Temple ● Italian ● Fantasy ● Torture Chamber ● East Asia ● Medieval ● Throne Room ● Mediterranean ● Romantic ● Castle Bedroom ● Indian ● Religious ● Brothel ● Egyptian ● Greek Inspirations Game Art Inspirations Tales and Movies Inspirations Game of Thrones Project Final Idea and Narrative One night she decides to escape the Harem to be free again. Our final idea was to model a Courtesan's bedroom in a Harem. In our narrative there is a woman, who was kidnapped and brought to the Palace to join the Sultan’s Harem. → She quickly became the favourite Courtesan (Haseki) of the Sultan. Research Ottoman Architecture ● Northern Africa, Middle Eastern and Southern Europe ● Byzantine and Arab Architecture ● Ottoman Empire ● Dome based structures, horse-shoe arches, vaults and inner courtyards Research Topkapi Palace Research Harem ● Origin → haram - forbidden, locked, sacred place ● Up to 500 women (most brought to the Sultan as gift) ● Different skills: writing, book keeping, public officials ● Most famous: Roxana, wife of Sultan Süleyman Research Orientalist Art Concept Art Layout Concept Art Prop Ideas Project Assets ● Lamps ● Make up ● Fire pit ● Hair Brush ● Windows ● Plants ● Shoes ● Arches ● Birdcage ● Jewellery ● Platforms ● Books ● Stairs ● Instrument ● Perfume bottles ● Bed ● Cloths ● Candles ● Vanity ● Pillows ● Trinkets ● Room Divider ● Pouffes ● Bottles ● Wardrobe ● Silkes Project Assets - Lauren Project Assets - Charlotte Project Assets - Erinn Project Assets - Debbie Project Final Stills .