Don Quixote Part 4 Set Design and Art Set Design Don Quixote is set in Spain, both in Barcelona and the countryside. The set for the ballet very is large, with lots of red, yellow, and orange tones. Comprised of intricately painted backdrops, large set pieces, and dramatic lighting. Click to watch how Designer Tim Hatley Describes his design process for Don Quixote for The Royal Ballet Here are some examples of how different ballet companies imagined the Don Quixote sets. The Royal Ballet San Jose Ballet Ballet Met Mikhailovsky Theatre Ballet What kinds of things would you build to create a town square? The countryside? What kinds of considerations might set designers need to make for ballet versus a play? How could lighting alone change the mood on stage? On the next page design your own set and share with us at [email protected]. Don Quixote the ballet Click to watch the full ballet La Scala with Natalia Osipova What did the sets look like? What types of scenery did you notice? How did the set design coordinate with the costume design? The Character Don Quixote served as inspiration for the great visual artists Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso. Don Quixote by Pablo Picasso Don Quixote de la Mancha by Salvador Dalí We want to see you art! Send us your drawing inspired by Don Quixote [email protected] Help Don Quixote find the windmill .