Pierrot is a stock character in commedia dell'arte, known for his sad demeanor and unrequited love, often portrayed as a hapless servant or clown. He typically wears a white, loose-fitting costume and a mask with a painted face, symbolizing his melancholic nature. Pierrot is often in love with the beautiful Colombina, representing the theme of unfulfilled desire. His character embodies a blend of comedy and pathos, highlighting the struggles of the heart in a whimsical manner.
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Pierrot's lover in commedia dell'arte is usually identified as Colombina. Colombina is a clever servant girl who is often portrayed as Pierrot's romantic interest in the traditional Italian theater genre.
"Pierrot Lunaire" by Schoenberg was written in 1912 as a setting of 21 poems from the collection by Albert Giraud. It is composed using Schoenberg's innovative atonal and expressionistic style, making it a landmark work in the development of modern music. The piece explores themes of decadence, madness, and surrealism through the character of Pierrot, a commedia dell'arte figure.
The clown with the white face is commonly known as a "pierrot." This character is traditionally depicted with a white face, often wearing a loose white costume, and expresses a range of emotions, typically characterized by sadness or melancholy. Pierrot has its roots in commedia dell'arte and has influenced various forms of art and performance throughout history.
Pierrot's Troupe was created in 1989.
Studio Pierrot was created in 1979-05.
The duration of Pauvre Pierrot is 900.0 seconds.
Pierrot Lambert has written: 'Bernard Lonergan'
Der goldene Pierrot was created in 1934.
Jean-Louis Pierrot was born in 1761.
François Pierrot was born on 1961-11-02.
Frédéric Pierrot was born on 1960-09-17.