Eva Palmer-Sikelianos
American scholar of Greece (1874–1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Evelina "Eva" Palmer (Greek: Εύα Πάλμερ-Σικελιανού; January 9, 1874 – June 4, 1952) was an American woman notable for her study and promotion of Classical Greek culture, weaving, theater, choral dance and music. Palmer's life and artistic endeavors intersected with numerous noteworthy artists throughout her life. She was both inspired by or inspired the likes of dancers Isadora Duncan and Ted Shawn, the French literary great Colette, the poet and author Natalie Barney and the actress Sarah Bernhardt. She would go on to marry Angelos Sikelianos, a Greek poet and playwright. Together they organized a revival of the Delphic Festival in Delphi, Greece. Embodied in these festivals of art, music and theater she hoped to promote a balanced sense of enlightenment that would further the goals of peace and harmony in Greece and beyond.
Eva Palmer | |
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Born | Evelina Palmer (1874-01-09)January 9, 1874 Gramercy Park, New York City, U.S. |
Died | June 4, 1952(1952-06-04) (aged 78) |
Occupation(s) | Student, lecturer, choreographer, festival organizer |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |