Isbn: 9781025285818 - the art of the dance (3 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Art of the Dance' is a seminal collection of essays and reflections by Isadora Duncan, a visionary pioneer who fundamentally reshaped the landscape of modern performance. This work serves as a comprehensive exploration of Duncan's revolutionary philosophy, which sought to liberate the human body from the rigid constraints of traditional ballet. Duncan articulates a vision where dance is an extension of nature, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek aesthetics, the rhythm of the waves, and the internal movements of the soul.The text delves into the technical and spiritual dimensions of choreography, emphasizing that true dance must spring from an inner impulse rather than mere mechanical precision. By treating the body as a sacred instrument of expression, Duncan redefined the boundaries of physical art. This collection captures her thoughts on education, the future of dance, and the intrinsic link between movement and the human condition. 'The Art of the Dance' remains an essential text for dancers, historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and the performing arts, offering a profound look into the mind of an artist who dared to create a new language of motion.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …