Au, Susan.
Ballet and modern dance / Susan Au. - 3rd ed. / rev. and extended by Jim Rutter - London ; New York, N.Y. : Thames & Hudson, 2012. - 232 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm. - Thames & Hudson world of art . - World of art. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-228) and index.
A most obedient servant -- The rise of professionalism -- The development of the ballet d'action -- Ascent and descent -- Crystallization. and ferment in Russia -- First steps toward a new form -- 'Astonish me' -- Truly modern -- The decentralization of ballet -- The metamorphosis of form -- A time of growth -- Moving into the new millennium.
This cornerstone of the World of Art series is a succinct, vivid and authoritative guide to the rich history of western dance in all its incarnations from 16th-century court ballet to the genre-shattering contortions of 21st-century theatrical dance. Updated for the new millennium to feature the latest styles, performers and technology.
9780500204115 (pbk.) 050020411X (pbk.)
2011933203
GBB233407 bnb
016062731 Uk
Ballet--History
Modern dance--History.
Dance--History.
Ballet and modern dance / Susan Au. - 3rd ed. / rev. and extended by Jim Rutter - London ; New York, N.Y. : Thames & Hudson, 2012. - 232 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm. - Thames & Hudson world of art . - World of art. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-228) and index.
A most obedient servant -- The rise of professionalism -- The development of the ballet d'action -- Ascent and descent -- Crystallization. and ferment in Russia -- First steps toward a new form -- 'Astonish me' -- Truly modern -- The decentralization of ballet -- The metamorphosis of form -- A time of growth -- Moving into the new millennium.
This cornerstone of the World of Art series is a succinct, vivid and authoritative guide to the rich history of western dance in all its incarnations from 16th-century court ballet to the genre-shattering contortions of 21st-century theatrical dance. Updated for the new millennium to feature the latest styles, performers and technology.
9780500204115 (pbk.) 050020411X (pbk.)
2011933203
GBB233407 bnb
016062731 Uk
Ballet--History
Modern dance--History.
Dance--History.