Acts of Light: Martha Graham in the Twenty-First Century. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Acts of Light: Martha Graham in the Twenty-First Century

The breathtaking images in Acts of Light are the result of John Deane's unprecedented access as a promotional photographer for the Martha Graham Dance Company. The first book to comprehensively survey Graham's dances in full color digital photography, it also features personal interviews with this new generation of Graham interpreters, who reflect on their own lives, the meaning each dance has for them personally, and the Graham technique in frank and touching style. Dancers reveal how they approach now-classic works and personalize their interpretations, coming to them with a new sensibility and unique life experiences. The 18 featured works range from the Greek cycle and biblically inspired ballets through abstract studies of tragedy and hope, considerations of loss incurred in wartime, and literary speculations like Deaths and Entrances, a recently revived work on the Bronte sisters. Deane and Cano give special consideration to the beloved American masterwork Graham created in collaboration with composer Aaron Copland--Appalachian Spring.

John Deane's portrait, fashion, and dance pictures have appeared in numerous national and international magazines. Since his collaboration with the Martha Graham Dance Company began with the Company's return to City Center in May 2002, the body of work they have produced together has been used in a wide range of media to promote the Company. In the spring of 2004 he began working with the Boston Ballet, producing all the promotional images for their 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 seasons.