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Ballet : the definitive illustrated story / [consultant, Viviana Durante].
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- 出版： New York, NY : DK Publishing | Penguin Random House c2018.
- 主題： Ballet. , Dance--Performance. , Ballet dancers. , Ballet--History. , Ballet--Pictorial works.--Pictorial works.
- 版本：1st American ed.
- ISBN： 9781465474780 (hbk.) 、 1465474781 (hbk.)
- 一般註：Includes index.
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- 系統號： 005150036 | 機讀編目格式
館藏資訊
Uncover the most mesmerizing moments in ballet history with this scintillating visual guide. Written with ballet legend Viviana Durante, this book will introduce you to the most famous performers and enthrall you with fascinating stories. Discover more than 70 celebrated dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn about renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives of ballet dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell, and meet composers and choreographers, including the likes of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Matthew Bourne. Tracing the history of ballet all the way from its origins at court and the first institutes to the contemporary scene, this comprehensive yet accessible volume offers an unrivaled overview of this dance form. Rarely seen photographs covering key figures, pieces, and performances, alongside compelling facts about each dance - the sources they draw from, their production history, and their reception over time - make for a sumptuous visual treat and an essential gift for all dance and ballet enthusiasts.
摘要註
Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives and achievements of dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell. Meet composers and choreographers, from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to Matthew Bourne. From its origins at court and the first national ballet companies, to the contemporary scene and extraordinary venues that stage the productions, this book covers an impressive history of ballet and provides an invaluable overview of the subject. Filled with rarely seen photographs covering all the key figures, pieces, and performances, and compelling facts about each dance--the sources they draw from, their production history, and their reception over time--
內容註
Beginnings of ballet (1550-1830) -- Romantic ballet (1830-1860) -- Classical ballet (1860-1905) -- Modern ballet (1905-1945) -- International ballet (1945-1975) -- Ballet today (1975-present) -- Other key figures -- Other key ballets.