Bidart’s characters are initially appalling. But by the end of each poem, in a crazy, distorted way, they seem to make “sense.” Is that what makes these two poems so powerful?
How could choreography possibly express a love of “plant life” when plants don’t even move? (207)
How is the emphasis on the dancers’ eye movements affected when they perform in a large hall where the audience members are far away from them?
The word “energy” is used a lot. What does it mean in regards to dance?
Tamar Lichter
While this post was interesting and informative, the author used a lot of jargon and references that I wasn’t familiar with. Examples: various mentions of particular art showings, “fly-by-night galleries,” “Damien Hirsts’s recent New York flame-out,” and “blue-chip artist.”
Tamar Lichter
What was going on in Gloria’s relationship with her mother? How did Mrs. C feel about her daughter worshipping her?
Tamar Lichter
How can the authors keep comparing art and science? They seem to come from completely different spheres: scientific knowledge is built upon crisp definitions, and art can’t be defined.
Tamar Lichter
