Written by a physicist with professional dance training; Physics and the Art of Dance explains how dancers can achieve better; safer performances through an understanding of physics in motion. Using simple; non-technical terms; Kenneth Laws combines his knowledge of both physics and dance to describe how the laws of gravity; momentum; and energy affect dancing bodies. The book explores the natural laws that govern the subtleties of balance; the techniques of leaps and pirouettes; and the impressive lifts and turns executed by ballet partners. Finally; Laws offers insight into two current discussions in the dance world--the effect of body size on ballet technique; and the relationship between science and the art of dance. Beautiful; original stop-action photographs by Martha Swope; along with clear diagrams; illustrate the concepts described in the text. Plus; an intriguing "puzzler" at the beginning of each chapter provides an engaging entreacute;e into the topics presented. For those who want a more advanced understanding of the physics; extensive appendices are provided. This new book combines the best features of Lawss widely acclaimed The Physics of Dance and Physics; Dance; and the Pas de Deux by Laws and Cynthia Harvey. Its expert application of the basic principles of physics to the art of dance will be an invaluable resource for dancers and dance instructors and will open a new level of appreciation for lovers of the form. It will also appeal to physicists who seek to include the arts in their scientific pursuits.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. great drawingsBy JullaneThis book has all kinds of wildlife.. as a person who loves to paint with watercolor;I find this book very helpful to place an animal here or there in a painting.. by using the outline of the animals you can fill in with pen and ink or just a few lines and then paint with color.. you will use this book over and over again.. it helps you see the movement of the anmial which helps your drawing or painting.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Firsttime BuyerExcellent teacher.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Love this book! Many subjects and good instructions.By Shon KoenigJust got this book last week and I cant put it down. Many subjects and each are done in several ways to draw and sketch them. Basic but detailed; Im really glad I got this book. Love the birds and landscape stuff.