With a focus on dance innovation from the late 19th century to the present; this history provides dance students with accessible information on the major contributors to the art. Organized chronologically by the decades in which innovators were born or dance organizations were founded; the study shows the similarities and generational character that arise from shared influence. Rather than illustrations or photographs; this modern guide offers links to YouTube videos and other internet references to view examples of the work discussed. The scope is international; with coverage of German; Swedish; Belgian; Dutch; Taiwanese; Russian; Finnish; and Spanish pioneers of the avant-garde to illustrate that dance is a global language that continues to break boundaries and explore new ideas. Just a few of the 120 artists and performers featured include Martha Graham; Doris Humphrey; George Balanchine; Mark Morris; Twyla Tharp; Merce Cunningham; Paul Taylor; Jose Limon; Katherine Dunham; Chunky Move; and Trey McIntyre.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great artist and great edition with many of his workBy ramontraneGreat artist and great edition with many of his work. The book was in perfect conditions (still wrapped) and it arrived when it was supposed.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. beautiful bookBy Samantha McInnisSaw this artist in Amsterdam at the Van Gogh Museum while traveling with family. Purchased as a gift. Arrived in a timely manner and wrapped in plastic. Perfect.11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Amazing painter!By Anna SIrsquo;ve been interested in Vallottonrsquo;s stuff since catching his exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris on a holiday. His nudes are amazing - he captures women of all shapes and sizes in a manner of situations (from provocative to fragilehellip;) and each of them feel personal; rather than just coming off a conveyor belt.His still lifes and landscapes are equally good; but just pale in comparison to his paintings of people (to me anyway). Looking at some of his landscapes though; and the colours just hit you ndash; the play of light on a sea scene as the sunrsquo;s going down; or the ripe sheen on an apple ndash; amazing!This book serves as a great introduction to Vallotton. It has a really good biography; and shows his progression from painter to engraver and back to painter again. The choice of paintings are also great. Therersquo;s a good range of his still lifersquo;s and landscapes; and of course a really good selection of his portraits and nudes. Just as a minor note; although it wasnrsquo;t a problem for me; the engravings were given less page space and there werenrsquo;t as many as the rest of his work. Apart from this; I think this is a great introduction to Vallotton and has a really good variety of his works.