The essay traces some aspects of the writings and poetics of Martha Graham, one of the leading exponents of American modern dance, to investigate more closely one of her pieces considered a milestone in twentieth-century dance, "Night Journey" ( 1947). In particular, the essay explores the extent to which Graham can be considered a feminist and her art progressive in terms of the representation of gender relations by tensioning the critical literature that has argued in favor of her proto-feminist position to those who, on the contrary, have highlighted her uncritical acceptance of patriarchal conceptions. The essay aims to problematize the massive contradictions that marked Graham's artistic journey and life itself and reflect on the methodological tools and theoretical horizon offered by feminist studies, first, and gender studies, later.

Viaggio nelle oscurità della mente di una donna. Night Journey di Martha Graham

FRANCO, Susanne
2006-01-01

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The essay traces some aspects of the writings and poetics of Martha Graham, one of the leading exponents of American modern dance, to investigate more closely one of her pieces considered a milestone in twentieth-century dance, "Night Journey" ( 1947). In particular, the essay explores the extent to which Graham can be considered a feminist and her art progressive in terms of the representation of gender relations by tensioning the critical literature that has argued in favor of her proto-feminist position to those who, on the contrary, have highlighted her uncritical acceptance of patriarchal conceptions. The essay aims to problematize the massive contradictions that marked Graham's artistic journey and life itself and reflect on the methodological tools and theoretical horizon offered by feminist studies, first, and gender studies, later.
2006
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