Ballet and Modern Dance: A Concise History, Third Edition

By Susan Au and Jane Desmond

The most authoritative and accessible to the history of ballet and modern dance, from the Renaissance to the present day.

Ballet & Modern Dance: A Concise History. Third Edition

by Jack Anderson

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4861 KB
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Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	327 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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Ballet and Modern Dance: A Concise History has been lauded by students, scholars, and dance professionals for its lively, informative, and beautifully illustrated account of the development of Western dance. This third edition features a major new chapter on the global explosion of contemporary dance, as well as updated information and new illustrations throughout.

The book's comprehensive coverage begins with the origins of ballet in Renaissance Italy and traces its evolution through the courts of France and Russia to its establishment as a professional art form in the 19th century. The authors then turn their attention to the development of modern dance in the early 20th century, from the pioneering work of Isadora Duncan and Ruth St. Denis to the creation of Martha Graham's revolutionary technique. The book concludes with a discussion of the contemporary dance scene, including such influential choreographers as William Forsythe, Akram Khan, and Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker.

Ballet and Modern Dance: A Concise History is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of dance. It is an invaluable resource for students of dance, dance history, and cultural studies, as well as for dance professionals and general readers.

Key Features

• The most comprehensive and up-to-date history of ballet and modern dance available
• Lively, informative, and beautifully illustrated
• Written by two of the world's leading dance historians
• Includes a new chapter on the global explosion of contemporary dance
• Perfect for students, scholars, dance professionals, and general readers

Praise for Ballet and Modern Dance: A Concise History

"Ballet and Modern Dance: A Concise History is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of dance. It is an essential text for students of dance, dance history, and cultural studies, as well as for dance professionals and general readers." —Margaret Fuhrer, University of California, Riverside

"Ballet and Modern Dance: A Concise History is a comprehensive and up-to-date history of dance that is both informative and engaging. The authors have done an excellent job of weaving together the history of ballet and modern dance, and they provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the development of these two art forms." —Debra Craine, New York University

"Ballet and Modern Dance: A Concise History is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of dance. The authors provide a comprehensive and detailed overview of the development of ballet and modern dance, and they do so in a clear and engaging style. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and diagrams, which help to bring the history of dance to life." —Jennifer Fisher, University of California, Irvine

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Ballet & Modern Dance: A Concise History. Third Edition

by Jack Anderson

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4861 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	327 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE