＜뉴욕타임즈＞의 무용평론가 존 마틴의 비평적 성향에 관한 연구 = The Research on Critical Characteristics of John Martin`s Dance Reviews in New York Times

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John Martin(1893-1985) was the first full-time dance critic on a major American newspaper. He was asked to write dance reviews for the New York Times in 1927 and continued to work as a dance critic until 1962 when he retired form the newspaper. With him modem dance criticism in America began in earnest The aim of this research is to determine the critical characteristics of John Martin`s dance reviews in New York Times. At first, Martin`s reviews helped to teach his readers how to look at and appreciate the new modern dance. Secondly, Martin most often practiced reporting and description of dance events in his reviews. Thirdly, Martin made sparing use of analytical detail in dance movement and choreography. Fourthly, Martin evaluated performances and dancers quickly and fast without evident analysis of them. And then, Martin mentioned audience`s response to performances that had direct or indirect influence on the readers John Martin was one of the most influential dance critic of his time. His 1,459 writings about dance arts during 35 years informed indifferent audiences and encouraged dancers in America.