Ukrainian dance is remarkably enduring in its popularity and still performed in numerous cultural contexts. This text unpacks the complex world of this ethnic dance; with special attention to the differences between vival dance (which requires being fully engaged in the present moment) and reflective dance (dance connected explicitly to the past). Most Ukrainian vival dances have been performed by peasants in traditional village settings; for recreational and ritual purposes. Reflective Ukrainian dances are performed more self-consciously as part of a living heritage. Further sub-groups are examined; including national dances; recreational/educational dances; and spectacular dances on stage.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful. What a gem of a bookBy Suzanne M. SmithAs someone whos always on the lookout for beautiful art books; I immediately responded to James Richards book: Freehand Drawing Discovery/Urban Sketching and Concept Drawing for Designers. It will definitely become one of my treasured art books in my personal library; and its a book I know Ill return to again and again.James loose; confident; artistic style has long been a favorite of mine; and his book is just chock-full of beautiful sketches; insights into his methodology; drawing tips and lessons; and wonderful visual examples of his processes. Whether hes describing how to simplify complicated images before him; how to figure out vantage points and perspective; how to include figures in scenes; or how to create a sense of depth in landscapes; his examples are insightful and clear.He also generously shares his pages with other artists who share his passion for sketching in the moment; and their beautiful images grace his pages while these artists also describe their creative processes. Its exciting to see that the artistic community is alive and well and living; as evidenced by the work displayed within these pages.James also touches upon proficiency in design concept sketching as a springboard for merging freehand skills with digital representation technology.As he says so well himself; "drawing offers a rewarding way of seeing and understanding the world." This book inspires and makes you want to pick up a pen; pencil and/or brush and have at it! Finally; the book even has instructions for accessing online tutorial videos! Its a wonderful reference book for anyone interested in art; or for those exploring their own creativity.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Inspiring!By Kate MatthewsI love this book! James Richards has created a drawing guide that is so joyful; exuberant and empowering that anyone who draws or anyone who wishes to draw should add this to their permanent library. This book transcends the mere how-to and reaches right to the core of why we draw and how we create. Both the text and the illustrations offer powerful insights into the creative process. I love how each page of text offers a core idea that is highlighted and reinforced by the lay-out and how is page is simply beautiful to look at.This book offers some of the clearest and most straightforward explanations of technique that I have ever come across. It makes an important point; that in this rapidly changing world; it is not the tool; but the artists vision that matters. Vignettes by fellow sketchers offer additional insight into the creative process; while the final section offers a philosophy and a way of thinking about the relationship between hand drawing and digitalization that clearly shows the synergy between these different methods of expression.This book is a must have for anyone seeking to understand and refine their own creative process.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The illustrations are wonderful; full of crisp ink drawing with great use ...By H. LittleTruly an outstanding book. The illustrations are wonderful; full of crisp ink drawing with great use of color. Very architectural with extremity helpful instructions. I would highly recommend to architects; landscape architects and urban planners.