Isadora Duncan (19 févr. 1877 – 15 janv. 1927)

Description:

Influenced by ancient Greece and Hellenistic ideas
Raised to see art as religion- human spirit as her inspiration to dance
“people respond naturally to every experience with movement”
1905 tour to Russia- influence on ballet russe
Aesthetic: Barefoot on soft carpet, impression of improvisation, neutral background of long draperies, soft lighting, wore light silk tunic
Movements: based on natural movements such as walking, skipping, running
Music: Bach, Chopin, Beethoven