Often called the Picasso; Stravinsky; or Frank Lloyd Wright of the dance world; Martha Graham revolutionized ballet stages across the globe. Using newly discovered archival sources; award-winning choreographer and dance historian Mark Franko reframes Grahams most famous creations; those from the World War II era; by restoring their rich historical and personal context. Graham matured as an artist during the global crisis of fascism; the conflict of World War II; and the post-war period that ushered in the Cold War. Franko focuses on four of her most powerful works; American Document (1938); Appalachian Spring (1944); Night Journey (1948); and Voyage (1953); tracing their connections to Grahams intense feelings of anti-fascism and her fascination with psychoanalysis. Moreover; Franko explores Grahams intense personal and professional bond with dancer and choreographer Erick Hawkins. The author traces the impact of their constantly changing feelings about each other and about their work; and how Graham wove together strands of love; passion; politics; and myth to create a unique and iconically American school of choreography and dance.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful PicturesBy lori from vaI got this book for its beautiful reproductions of Japanese prints. and was not disappointed. It does contain some explicit prints. if that is going to bother you. but they are a part of the history of this art form.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very nice book BUT almost all pages were stuck togetherBy NJRVery nice book BUT almost all pages were stuck together. All but three could be separated easily - the three adherent pages that could not resulted in defects to one of the two adherent pages - small in two cases but substantial in one.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Awesome book. and the pictures are amazingBy Damien SnookAwesome book. and the pictures are amazing! I recommend it for anyone with a love or appreciation for Japanese Woodblock prints.
