Art is as old as humanity. It is a way of expressing desires, dreams, and the evolution of values and societal mores. America has seen such an evolution in its short history and in, “Art and Dance of America,” the artists of the past are celebrated. An expressly American journey celebrates the vast thematic music of Aaron Copland, the evolution of American dance, Georgia O’Keefe, the metered words of Pulitzer Prize winner, Theodore Roethke, and more.
Included Films:
Copland Portrait
Copland Portrait
Produced: 1975
Length: 30 Minutes
DANCE AMERICANA
DANCE AMERICANA
Produced: 1956
Length: 24 Minutes
Dance is one of the oldest forms of expression. Used for untold centuries in rituals, celebrations, and as entertainment, it has transformed in numerous ways throughout the years. “Dance Americana,” explores the way the art of the body has progressed from 1870 to 1954. Narration flows as easily as the dancers around the different forms of dance, showing off the movement of the body while giving a history of the dances that symbolize America. Based on “Dance Jubilee” by Rod Alexander.
In a Dark Time
In a Dark Time
Produced: 1964
Length: 26 Minutes
Language has no greater rhythm than the metered lines found in poetry. “In a Dark Time,” focuses on the poetry created by Theodore Roethke, an American poet from Michigan, who won a Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1954 for his book, The Walking. Roethke reads his own poetry, including a piece titled, In a Dark Time, and talks about his life and how it relates to the poetry he writes. His principal point is that poets should reveal every aspect of their nature, including the bad, and barriers should be broken down in favor of creating meaningful art. An interesting look at a complex and often troubled man whose poetry lives on and whose passion for the written word and nature transcends time.
Land Of Enchantment: Southwest U.S.A
Land Of Enchantment: Southwest U.S.A
Produced: 1948
Length: 10 Minutes
“Land Of Enchantment: Southwest U.S.A,” aims primarily to enlighten the viewer on the arid landscapes and majestic beauty of the American southwest. Georgia O’Keffe shares how the landscape inspires her paintings in an artist’s tribute to the barren beauty of an ancient land.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Produced: 1948
