Lamentation
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Lamentation is a seminal 1930 modern dance solo choreographed and performed by Martha Graham, renowned for its stark emotional intensity and innovative use of costume and movement to embody grief.
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
choreographic work
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modern dance solo ⓘ |
| artForm | modern dance ⓘ |
| choreographer | Martha Graham NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| choreographicApproach | psychological exploration through movement ⓘ |
| costumeColor | purple ⓘ |
| costumeDesigner | Martha Graham NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| costumeType | tube-like stretch jersey costume ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| documentation | filmed and widely reproduced in dance history materials ⓘ |
| duration | short work ⓘ |
| emotionalTone |
intense
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somber ⓘ |
| firstPerformanceCompany | Martha Graham Dance Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | expressionist dance ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
landmark of Martha Graham’s early choreographic style
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seminal work in early American modern dance ⓘ |
| influenceOn |
development of expressive modern dance
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use of costume as an extension of the body in dance ⓘ |
| legacy |
frequently cited in dance scholarship
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iconic image of Martha Graham seated in a purple shroud-like costume ⓘ |
| movementFocus |
angular, sculptural shapes
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contraction and release ⓘ restricted, bound movement ⓘ |
| movementStyle | Martha Graham technique ⓘ |
| musicType | piano accompaniment ⓘ |
| notableFor |
innovative use of costume
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innovative use of movement to embody grief ⓘ stark emotional intensity ⓘ |
| performer | Martha Graham NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereDecade | 1930s ⓘ |
| premiereYear | 1930 ⓘ |
| repertoryStatus | classic of the Martha Graham repertory ⓘ |
| setting | seated on a bench ⓘ |
| structure | solo ⓘ |
| symbolism |
embodiment of grief through the body
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universal human suffering ⓘ |
| theme |
emotional suffering
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grief ⓘ mourning ⓘ |
| visualAesthetic |
focus on single figure in space
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minimalist staging ⓘ |
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