Guy Scarpetta revisits Trisha Brown's early stage works
In a follow-up to his 1979 text 'Le mouvement brownien', Guy Scarpetta reflects on Trisha Brown's early choreography, describing it as 'broken, unbridled, paroxystically propelled rhythms'. He examines how her work has evolved over the past decade, shifting not only in content but also in the perceptions and conceptions it has established. The article, published in artpress in October 1989, continues Scarpetta's analysis of Brown's contributions to dance and performance.
Key facts
- Guy Scarpetta wrote a follow-up text titled 'Le mouvement brownien (suite)'.
- The original text 'Le mouvement brownien' was published ten years earlier, in 1979.
- Scarpetta analyzed Trisha Brown's early stage works as having 'rythmes brisés, déchainés, paroxystiquement propulsés'.
- The new text reflects on the evolution of Brown's work over the decade.
- The article discusses shifts in perception and conception brought about by Brown's work.
- The text was published in artpress in October 1989.
- Trisha Brown is a choreographer and dancer.
- The article is a critical reflection on Brown's impact.
Entities
Artists
- Trisha Brown
- Guy Scarpetta
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —