The unique career of choreographer Liz Lerman has taken her from theater stages to shipyards; and from synagogues to science labs. In this wide-ranging collection of essays and articles; she reflects on her life-long exploration of dance as a vehicle for human insight and understanding of the world around us. Lerman has been described by the Washington Post as ldquo;the source of an epochal revolution in the scope and purposes of dance art.rdquo; Here; she combines broad outlooks on culture and society with practical applications and accessible stories. Her expansive scope encompasses the craft; structure; and inspiration that bring theatrical works to life as well as the applications of art in fields as diverse as faith; aging; particle physics; and human rights law. Offering readers a gentle manifesto describing methods that bring a horizontal focus to bear on a hierarchical world; this is the perfect book for anyone curious about the possible role for art in politics; science; community; motherhood; and the media.Ebook Edition Note: Two images have been redacted; on page 200; Dances at a Cocktail Party; and on page 201; the bottom photo of Small Dances about Big Ideas.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must read if you care about the evolutions of the Cinema and the worlds we live and practice in.By Peer BodeThis is a terrific book about a remarkable Contemporary American Independent filmmaker. I have purchased a number of copies of this book that I have given as gifts to my colleagues . The various contributors to Optic Antics have done an outstanding job capturing Ken Jacobss rich and complex thinking and vision. Ken Jacobs brings into focus what making it real can in fact be and mean.
