Visual Arts

After Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet started to appear in theatres all over the world, the characters starring in his play were depicted on campus. And shortly after the invention of the moving image, Shakespeare's works began appearing on film. Explore these resources to see how his plays have inspired visual representations in all forms of media, as well as to view photographs of Juliet's actual balcony in Verona.

Shakespeare Interpreted

William Shakespeare's classic play Romeo and Juliet was the source of inspiration for artists, composers, writers, and choreographers all over the world. From the color prints of William Blake to the oil paintings of Frederic, Lord Leighton, the characters of the Bard's tragic play have been illuminated via brushstrokes, engravings, and pen. In this section, you will find examples of oil paintings that depict characters and scenes from the play, as well as biographical information about the artists who painted them. The artists we highlight are:

Frederic, Lord Leighton
Benjamin West
Frank Dicksee
Henry Briggs

For further examples of work based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet¸ see this
resource from Emory University.

Film

Several versions of Shakespeare's tragic novel have been captured on film throughout the 20th century. Find out who directed and starred in selected productions on this informative resource.

Photographic Resources

This outside resource takes you to photographs from Verona, Italy! Here are images of Juliet's House in Via Cappello, Romeo's House in Via Arche, and Juliet's Tomb in the convent of the Capuchins outside the town walls. You can also view a close-up picture of Juliet's balcony.