... - Robert Wilson - a towering figure in the world of experimental theatre and an explorer in the uses of time and space onstage - and Aaron Copland - one of the most respected American classical composers of the twentieth century. Graham began a collaboration with the sculptor, Isamu Noguchi, which lasted for three decades. He designed nearly twenty sets for Graham, including those for her series based on Greek myths - Cave of the Heart (1946), Night Journey (1947) - and her other works that addressed Biblical and religious themes - Herodiade (1944), Judith (1950). "As in many Graham pieces, the imagery is powerful through the perfect integration of Isamu Noguchi's simple yet evocative set design..." (1998:p59) Noguchi became recognized for his construction of models, planned outdoor projects, and his investigation into the ways in which people live and thrive in their environment, which he could further explore through his ...

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