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How far should historical accuracy go when it weakens the story?
For this self-directed 1920s Chicago study, I researched the theatre façade, period fashion and social dance, then tested the final composition in grayscale. The historically closer dark marquee made the dancers disappear, so I kept the lighter version to restore their silhouettes and narrative focus.
The full case study follows the research, staging and colour decisions behind the image. Where would you draw the line between accuracy and visual hierarchy?
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