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Martha Graham’s Journey

Martha Graham’s Journey. Authored by Eric Bentley. Edited by: Dr. Kay Picart and Donna Gallagher Based on a presentation by: Eric Anderson. Martha Graham. Sharp. Angular. Jagged. Direct. Discussion Question. Do you believe that “Miss Graham’s art will go down to the grave with her?”.

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Martha Graham’s Journey

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  1. Martha Graham’s Journey Authored by Eric Bentley Edited by: Dr. Kay Picart and Donna Gallagher Based on a presentation by: Eric Anderson

  2. Martha Graham

  3. Sharp

  4. Angular

  5. Jagged

  6. Direct

  7. Discussion Question • Do you believe that “Miss Graham’s art will go down to the grave with her?” • “Even if her influence were over, it would remain important that she herself exists” – Do you believe this to be true? Why or why not?

  8. Discussion Question What does modern dance mean to you? How would you define it?

  9. Havelock Ellis spoke of dances: • What is Pantomimic: • What is Ecstatic: (197)

  10. Discussion Question Which do you believe is more realistic Pantomimic or Ecstatic? Why?

  11. Review Question • What gives life to an attitude? • What makes it project?

  12. Martha Graham

  13. What is Realism? • What is Formalism?

  14. Review Question Does Graham’s dance interpret life? How does Graham’s command of space reflect this?

  15. Think about it! What kind of dance appeals to our society? What does society want of Graham’s legacy? How has the function of the face changed in performances historically? What do people demand of dancers?

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