Arnold Friberg and The Ten Commandments
I had never realized that Mormon artist Arnold Friberg was even involved in making The Ten Commandments (the movie), much less that his “paintings were the basis of what the film was to look and feel like.”
DeMille commissioned Friberg to create the scenes and costume design for “The Ten Commandments.” Friberg moved to Hollywood and worked with DeMille for four years prior to the release of the film.
Friberg’s paintings were the basis of what the film was to look and feel like.
“Can you imagine how you would feel just to design the mood for the film — he not only took the assignment but he pulled it off,” Bingham said.
He added people don’t realize the responsibility Friberg had in making “The Ten Commandments.”
Bingham said Friberg’s paintings were used as a reference for the special effects team on the film.
“Not only did his (Friberg’s) paintings design scenes and set the tone for the film, he also designed the costumes.”
Friberg’s work was recognized and received a nomination for an Academy Award in costume design. The paintings were also used as the film’s souvenir book.
Amazing!
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