Essays on Martha Graham

Martha Graham was one of the most influential figures in American modern dance, and her techniques and styles are still practiced today. She became widely known throughout all ages and decades. Her first debut was in the 1920’s. As time went on, she became more...

Art is not defined by the materials an artist uses in it’s creation, or the seeming simplicity or complexity of the final product. Art is defined by the emotional stimulation and connection made between the audience- this can be the artist or an observer- and...

From her start in Three Gnossiennes, to her last dance, Maple leaf Rag, Martha Graham’s technique was present throughout. Although she had to stop because of health relate issues, her soul was still boogieing. Her method of dancing was inspired by not only her frustrations...

After reading the first two chapters of the novel “Bonechiller”, I decided to read one extra chapter before writing this essay. This is because the first chapter is only one short, vague paragraph about the setting. That being said, the book so far has introduced...