Babel Flashcards
When was this work created?
2010
Who choreographed the piece?
Larbi
Who created the deign and is a key collaborator?
Antony Gormley
What is the set design for Babel?
-5 metal structures of different dimensions - key to the work - they isolate dancers as a result of their language
-Influenced by William Forsythe’s mathematical and geometrical movement or set
-Musicians seen
-Dancers wearing normal clothes - universal - they are different which highlights individuality
Which movement example shows the use of gestures influenced by Anne TDK and other influences?
A male and female duet are stood CS in a cube structure. The man with his middle and forfinger creates a running motion along the female’s arm and around her body as she looks confused yet intrigued
What is a movement example which shows Larbi’s influence of pop culture?
A mechanical sound is in direct correlation with the movement of the dancers. They stand behind the central male dancer, pairs on each side and extend the arms to create an image of large wings moving up and down like the central figure is flying
What is this work about?
Boundaries and restrictions in language, identity and religion
