Merce Cunningham Flashcards by Isabelle Pankhurst

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What is a key work of Merce Cunningham?

A

RainForest

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Who was Merce Cunningham?

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A modern/postmodern dance pioneer

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How did Cunningham’s work differ from Graham’s?

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More abstract and elevated, less emotional

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What was Cunningham’s view on dance and music?

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They should exist separately, not linked

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What method did Cunningham use to choreograph?

A

Chance choreography using random processes

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Which composer did Cunningham often collaborate with?

A

John Cage

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How did Cunningham innovate dance?

A

Used multimedia and technology

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Who did Cunningham inspire?

A

Richard Alston and Siobhan Davies

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Merce Cunningham techniques

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Curves, tilts, twists, high release

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Merce Cunningham dates

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1919 - 2009

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