Abstract The paper discusses the contribution of American dancer, MarthaGraham, who pioneered a technique of her own that became part of the contemporary dance milieu. The paper relates the life story of Graham and looks at how she broke with traditions and made a name for herself in the dance world.
Outline:
The Late Blooming of a Dancer
The MarthaGraham We Knew
The Evolution of MarthaGraham The Graham Technique and Expressionist Choreography
The Triumph and the Legacy
From the Paper "Martha Graham's story as a dancer was unlike others whose lives were rags to riches stories or struggled through harsh economic conditions and braved all to be one of the greats not only in the world of dancing but in the annals of history as well. Graham was born into a wealthy family who traced their lineage back to Miles Standish - a New England hero who were with the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower. In 1909 the family relocated to Santa Barbara, California (Gale Cengage Learning, 2007). "Her father, a doctor specializing in nervous disorders, was very interested in diagnosis through attention to physical movement. This belief in the body's ability to express its inner senses was pivotal in Graham's desire to dance. Athletic as a young girl, Graham did not find her calling until she was in her teens. (Public Broadcasting Service, 2007)" Graham's formal training in dance began at the University of Cumnoch where she studied theater and dance from 1913 to 1916. Thereafter, she joined the Denishawn School managed by the husband and wife tandem, Ruth St.-Denis and Ted Shawn. Denishawn became Graham's second home where she learned classical and modern dance. Denishawn also specialized in that which was novel and exotic to American sensibilities: Greek pageants, Japanese sword dances, sexy Spanish flamencos (Gale Cengage Learning, 2007). During her eight years at Denishawn, Graham was not only a student but she did some instructing on her own when she got better with her craft. It is at Denishawn also that Graham met the composer Louis Horst."
An analysis of the life of dancer and choreographer, MarthaGraham, in terms of Friedrich Nietzsche's description of the emergence of a superhuman in "Thus Spoke Zarathustra."
Abstract This paper discusses the life of dancer and choreographer, MarthaGraham. The paper relates her life to the description of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, in "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" of the progression and emergence of a superhuman. The paper describes Nietzsche's philosophy and discusses the various aspects of Graham's life in terms of the camel, the lion and the child that Nietzsche discusses.
Table of Contents:
The Camel--The Young Graham The Maturing Graham--The Lion
The Graham Legacy--The Child
From the Paper "Martha Graham lived for ninety-six years, and was increasingly criticized for her refusal to stop performing in her own dances. However, Graham's unique physicality combined with her fortitude of mind gave birth, to a unique ideal of American dance. It is hard not to think of the Superman when one hears of Graham's own attempt, like Nietzsche, to harkens back to Greek mythology with dances such as "Cave of the Heart" (1946), which contains no sentimentality or beauty, as was still expected in dance of the day, to tell the tale of a woman who slays her children. Graham was also capable of creating life-affirming works like "Appalachian Spring" (1944), one of Copeland's most famous tunes that told the story of an American pioneer wedding with primitive intensity and love of nature. (Teachout, 1998, p.3)"
Abstract This paper discusses how Graham transformed two areas of American dance: First was classical ballet that dated back several hundred years and included prescribed body positions, defined geometrical relationships among the dancers and, most of all, precision. Second were the folk dances of Asia, Africa and native America, which had long been considered popular art or craft forms instead of high art. The paper looks at her life's work, her contributions and achievements.
From the Paper "When she was a freshman in high school, Graham went with her parents to see the early modern dancers Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn in Los Angeles and was immediately hooked. She spent her next three summers at their Denishawn dance school and enrolled in the company after completing junior college. In 1920, Shawn created for himself and Graham his most original vaudeville spectacular "Xochitl" about the legends of the New World (Kendall 167). Shawn had already recognized Graham's outstanding dance and theatrical qualities and wanted to feature them. In the play Xochitl dances Salome-like for the emperor, then fights him off as he advances on her in a drunken state. The success of the melodrama was crucial to Graham's future. During her three years at Denishawn, she had begun to develop her new dance movements. "This production gave her the chance to experiment night after night with dynamics-that link between the visible dance shapes and the dancer's inner passion." "
Abstract This paper reviews the case of Barbara Graham. According to the paper, there is no doubt that Barbara Graham lived a life that was, for the most part, on the wrong side of the law. Her past indicates that she was involved in perjury, prostitution, gambling, and theft. The people that she associated with in these illegal endeavors were those that she considered her friends and comrades because there was an ethos, or mutually guiding moral nature between them. Even when she attempted to alter her existence by marrying Henry Graham and having a child, her husband's drug addiction forced her back into a life of crime, which has led her to the predicament that exists in her life today. Graham's past is morally marred, without question. However, the question is asked, is she capable of murder or was she framed?
Abstract This essay is about the life and times of Alexander Graham Bell. The author discusses his innovations and contributions to the progress of communication and global revolution.
From the Paper "Alexander Graham Bell lived in an era of rapid change. Change was occurring in every aspect of life including the economy, population, transportation, and communication. Even the people's needs and wants were changing. The era that he lived in was called the transportation and communication revolution. Bell is responsible for half of this revolution. His innovations in communication were of a global magnitude."
Abstract This paper looks at the case against Martha Stewart. It surveys current case law and the legal climate in the U.S.. It also provides a background to the indictment charges.
Abstract This paper describes Martha Burk's protest against the private Augusta National Golf and Country Club's all-male membership policy. The author examines issues of civil rights, equal opportunities and an "even playing field". The paper explores the wide ranging implications of membership.
From the Paper "The significance of the Augusta National membership controversy lies in its demonstration of the inevitable tension in American society caused by the fundamental human rights recognized in two amendments..."
Tags:Martha Burk, Augusta National, The Masters, PGA, golf
Abstract This paper analyses two case study including the "Launch of the BMW Z3 Roadster" and "Martha Stewart Omnimedia". The theme of both studies is based on strategic marketing, specifically marketing concepts such as brand, person-brand, marketing mix, product positioning, and cross-promotional campaigning. The paper examines how new conditions call for new ways of seizing and sustaining competitive advantage.
From the Paper "The BMW organization is a leader in the premium automobile market and is recognized by industry experts for its brand building and product innovations. Through progressive engineering and design superiority, BMW has built a distinctive brand identity that has led to the company's strong presence in the premium automotive market segment. As the company prepares for launching the new BMW Z3 Roadster, marketing executives are looking to alternative marketing strategies to create excitement and buzz about the product."
Abstract This paper explains the work of playwright Henrik Ibsen, modern dancer MarthaGraham and set designer Edmund Craig. The author shows that all three reflected how art is the search for the "truth" of the human condition.
Abstract This paper explains that Christopher Byron, in his unauthorized biography of Martha Stewart, ?Martha Inc.?, describes how the girl from a blue-collar, dysfunctional family from New Jersey worked her way to star status by recognizing opportunities and knowing how to capitalize on them. The author points out that, with a mindset of unabashed determination, the book shows another essential quality that a manager must develop in order to have a successful career: working hard; Martha Stewart would not have built her empire without working hard. The paper relates that Byron's book shows the effects of Martha Stewart's egotism and her desire for success at any cost; Along the way, she cheated her friends, lost her husband, and became known for her unscrupulous business practices.
From the Paper "These management styles have put her at the top, but the final page has not been written. After Byron's book went to press, Martha Stewart found herself in the middle of an insider trading scandal. The press reports seem to back up the other stories in the book. She has passed blame to her broker; then to the broker's assistant. Her former business associates have not come forward to give accounts of Martha Stewart's integrity. Her management style and her treatment of friends and family have left her alone to fight the charges filed against her. If there is any one thing to take away from the book, knowing what has happened since its publication, it is not to burn bridges and to treat subordinates, partners and coworkers with respect. Not doing so could undo years of hard work and certainly come back to haunt you."
Abstract This paper explores the life and business of Martha Stewart. It examines her life and history and the key moments that have defined who she is as a businesswoman. It discusses her leadership style and how she operates as a woman in a "man's" business world. The paper looks at how Stewart changed the problems that she saw and the impact that she has made.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
In the Beginning was Martha...
The "Perfect" Martha?
The Problem at Hand
Changes Everywhere
The Impact
Martha's Leadership Style
Conclusion
From the Paper "Martha Stewart has become one of the most famous self-made businesswomen (Slater 3). Her name alone is enough for people to recognize and consider the life she has made for herself. Not only has she revolutionized the business world, she has changed the way Americans cook, entertain, and decorate, more than any other entrepreneur in history. She succeeds at what she does, and has created a name for herself, which only few accomplish (Slater 4). She went from a career in catering to a billionaire. Stewart admits she never set out with a grand design for her life, and assures herself it "just happened" (Byron 107). However, it did happen due to her extreme drive, energy, and determination. She has revolutionized the role of women in the business world, and the lives of everyday Americans. She continued in her success until she made the forty-five thousand dollar insider trading mistake, but still, she didn't let that stop her. Stewart was on track to ruining her career at the height of her success, but soon found that she could help people and make a difference post negative publicity. She continued with her work and planned for her return. While Martha Stewart has had many unfortunate setbacks in her career, she has not once given up, but rather she continues to climb to the top and use every opportunity to build her media empire through revolutionizing the business world with her everyday image and simple principals which are useful to all new business entrepreneurs."
Abstract This paper examines the theme of identity, or of changing identity, seen throughout Graham's work. The paper examines and analyzes several of Graham's pieces in order to illustrate this continuous theme. The paper explains how Graham's fascination with the permanent instability of the photographic, filmed self reflects his feeling that he never really had a clear vision of who he was as an individual or who he was as an artist.
From the Paper "Rodney Graham is a Canadian artist, born in Vancouver in 1949. But he could be anyone?or so his art suggests. In Fishing on the Jetty, 2000, the Rodney Graham renders himself into his own text as a filmed subject. In this film/performance art piece, the viewer is witness to the sight of Graham playing Cary Grant in his own nautical version of Alfred Hitchcock's ?To Catch a Thief.? Graham, within the context of the piece is himself, is the character of Grant, and is also the persona portrayed by ?Cary Grant,? the sublimely artificial romantic lead of the 1930's classical film in a who-done-it about mistaken identity, a film where the actor portrays a constantly misleading man with a shape-shifting identity."
Abstract This paper examines how Martha Stewart, the CEO of 'Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc', was found guilty on almost nine criminal counts including conspiracy, obstruction of justice and securities fraud. It looks at her life and the events leading up to her indictment and discusses whether she handled her indictment responsibly.
Outline
Introduction
The Martha Story
The ImClone Scandal
Handling of Indictment
Conclusions
From the Paper "The ImClone Scandal shattered Martha's image and perfectionist persona. In the month of December, she was tipped by an assistant with the Merrill Lynch Company of stockbrokers regarding the stock of ImClone System, a pharmaceutical company. The Chairman of the Company was going to sell stock because of an upcoming bad report by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Erbitux, which had been thought to be a successful anti-cancer drug. Martha based on the tip sold her stock to save herself the petty profit. "She had 3,928 shares in ImClone worth $58.43 each, or a total of $229,513. If she had waited she would have sold stock that had slipped to $45.39. That would have meant she would have incurred a loss of $51,222" (Stephen, 2004)."
Abstract This paper is a character analysis of the anonymous lieutenant in Graham Greene's ?The Power and the Glory.? It focuses primarily on his anti-religious views, the doubts and changes he goes through when the priest begins to speak and reason with him, and the roles that he plays throughout the novel.
From the paper:
"In order for a character to be truly effective, it is necessary for the character to play an important role, undergo change, and above all, be interesting. In Graham Greene's novel "The Power and the Glory", there are two characters that fit this typecast best, the priest and the lieutenant. Both of these characters? destinies are intertwined, and it impossible to talk about one without mentioning the other; however, of the two, there is the one who changes (the lieutenant), and the one who does the changing (the priest). Therefore, the character that most fully matches the definition of an effective character outlined above would be the lieutenant."
Abstract This paper takes the position that Martha Stewart, while not considered a heroine by many, actually has more characteristics of a heroine than many people who are famous today. The paper acknowledges that Steward did make many mistakes, which include lying about insider trading and being a difficult manager, but she also worked her way up from being a housewife to going to prison to making a comeback, and this certainly, makes her a heroine. The paper asserts that Martha Stewart can be called a heroine because she creative, influential, and courageous -- all qualities of a hero.
From the Paper "Martha Stewart is creative. Martha Stewart took an American Dream and made it come true. She is an entrepreneur who is creative in the arts of cooking, gardening, crafts, and home decoration. Her name is on many products that women buy for their homes. Martha Stewart came from a poor, Polish-American family that had six children."
