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Ballet : The Definitive Illustrated Story, Hardcover by Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (COR); Durante, Viviana (FRW), ISBN 1465474781, ISBN-13 9781465474780, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This visually stunning history of ballet, from its origins at court and the first national ballet companies to the contemporary dance scene and extraordinary venues that stage the productions, explores the lives and achievements of dancers across the centuries.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated

ISBN-101465474781

ISBN-139781465474780

eBay Product ID (ePID)242694825

Product Key Features

Book TitleBallet : the Definitive Illustrated Story

Number of Pages360 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicDance / Reference, Genres & Styles / Ballet, Dance / Classical & Ballet

Publication Year2018

IllustratorYes

GenreMusic, Performing Arts

AuthorDk

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight65 Oz

Item Length11.4 in

Item Width9.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2018-377456

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal792.8

SynopsisUncover 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., This DK visual guide to ballet history goes beyond other ballet books, with beautiful photography that captures famous dancers and key stories. 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-- Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story is an essential gift for all ballet enthusiasts.

LC Classification NumberGV1787.B242 2018