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The most celebrated work of a 16th-century woodcut master, these 41 illustrations are a stark reminder of a dramatic motif: "Remember, you will die." A meticulous reprint of the unabridged 1538 edition, this book includes a prefatory letter by Jean de Vauzèle plus various quotations, depictions, and meditations on death.
2) Dance
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"Join us as we explore some of the most famous dances in the world--from the tango of Argentina to the bamboo-leaping tinikling of the Philippines--and see how different cultures use dance to tell a story or woo a partner or invoke the divine"--Back cover.
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Athleticism, grace, and creativity make the greatest dancers shine. Women in Dance introduces readers to some of the most influential dancers, including Misty Copeland, Martha Graham, and Yin Yue. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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"¿Cuáles son las condiciones para que existiera la escena artística del SoHo en los setenta? Es la pregunta en la que se ahonda en este libro. Se sumerge en una comunidad de artistas, y en cómo el espacio creativo interdisciplinary reforzaba experimentos que iban más allá de galerías y teatros, para tomarse calles, edificios abandonados, parques, las copas de los árboles y subterráneos.
Este libro rescata voces e historias recogidas a través...
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Los ensayos agrupados en este libro se proponen contribuir a una revisión de la historia de la danza moderna estadounidense en su relación con el modernismo estético. En este sentido, conforman una introducción a la historia de la danza en ese país, representada por figuras canónicas como Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham o Yvonne Rainer, pero también una reflexión crítica sobre la historiografía de la danza y la relación...
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Martha aime la danseAujourd'hui c'est un grand jour ! Martha et ses amis s'apprêtent à faire le spectacle annuel de leur école de danse. Sont-ils prêts pour le lever du rideau ? Ont-ils mis suffisamment d'efforts toute l'année pour y arriver ? Suis Martha tout au long de cette journée spéciale et vois comment tous sauront faire pour que cet événement soit un succès.Ce livre inclut des exercices de danse à faire, des activités sollicitant...
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In the much-anticipated update to a classic in dance studies, Mark Franko analyzes the political aspects of North American modern dance in the 20th century.
A revisionary account of the evolution of modern dance, this revised edition of “Dancing Modernism / Performing Politics” features a foreword by Juan Ignacio Vallejos on Franko's career, a new preface, a new chapter on Yvonne Rainer, and an appendix of left-wing dance theory articles from...
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Une fiche de référence sur Pina, un chef-d'oeuvre de Wim Wenders.
Cela faisait des années que Wim Wenders rêvait de filmer la danse de Pina Bausch. Depuis un soir de 1985 o Café Müller, spectacle phare donné au Teatro La Fenice de Venise, a provoqué en lui un choc : « Je n'en croyais pas mes yeux. En quarante minutes, cette femme, Pina Bausch, m'a montré plus de choses que j'avais jamais ressenti dans ce contexte que toute l'histoire du...
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Tras el análisis de los ocho elementos fundamentales que acaecen y convergen en toda acción dancística, el autor describe cuáles son las circunstancias externas, éstas sociales, estéticas e históricas, que establecen finalmente las características de esta experiencia. En el libro se considera a la danza como el arte más antiguo, toda vez que su materia prima o fundamento es el cuerpo. Propiciatoria de imágenes, movimientos orgánicos y concretos,...
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This inquiry into the relationship between the "step" in dance and the "foot" in verse invites the reader into a tapestry woven by its crossed paths. A duel career as a dancer and as a poet allows the author to follow his interest in the dance origins of scansion and link it to how the foot connects lyric writing to an "exiled sense" through the felt tread of its rhythm. This is to rediscover the physical feeling of poetry; the fulcrum of a relationship...
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Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism. Sarah Kaufman covers one of the high arts' most illustrious forms-dance. What emerges from her criticism is always fresh and thought-provoking. From exploring Cary Grant as an overlooked artist to her bold assessment of The Nutcracker, Kaufman tackles the subject of dance and movement with daring honesty and dazzling creativity.
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Everyone who viewed the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games can understand the power of dance and mass movement in the service of politics. While examples of such public performances and huge festivals are familiar in Nazi Germany, the former Soviet Union and today's North Korea, this new book addresses the lesser-known examples of Spain under Franco, the Dominican Republic, Iran, Croatia and Uzbekistan, all of which have been subjected...
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El ballet dinámico, creado por el maestro Sergio Pablo Vicencio, nació ante la necesidad de rescatar a jóvenes aspirantes al ballet, que por su edad, ya no tenían cabida en la metodología tradicional. Tras años de investigacionesy estudios, Vicencio, logró diseñar un nuevo enfoque metodológico sustentado en la ciencia del ballet clásico académico y el aporte de la ciencia dinámica. A partir de la integración de la ciencia del movimiento...
15) Rocking Chair
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Con questo libro, voglio raccontarvi una storia altrettanto bizzarra e curiosa, una di quelle storie che non ha bisogno di grandi protagonisti, ma di tantissimi personaggi che nella quotidianità chiamiamo comunemente uomini e donne!
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Présentée du 23 novembre 2011 au 2 avril 2012 au Centre Georges-Pompidou, Danser sa vie (sous-titrée Art et danse de 1900 à nos jours) fut une exposition sans précédent. Pour la première fois une institution muséale nationale consacrait une exposition entière à la danse...
À PROPOS DE L'ENCYCLOPAEDIA UNIVERSALIS
Reconnue mondialement pour la qualité et la fiabilité incomparable de ses publications, Encyclopaedia Universalis met la connaissance...
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In June 2005 Jock Soto, at forty years old, gave his farewell performance as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. The program, an event of unprecedented ambition, showcased pieces from five legendary choreographers, and it capped one of the most storied careers in ballet history-an ascent that began when Soto was just three years old. After retiring, Soto was determined to embrace a new future, but he found himself obsessed with questions...
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Through Edgar Degas's beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of the impressionist movement, and his ballerina paintings are among the most favorite of his fans. In his artwork, Degas captures every moment, from the relentless hours of practice to the glamour of appearing on stage, revealing a dancer's journey from novice to...
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Partez à la découverte de Maurice Béjart avec ce Grand Article Universalis !
En rendant la danse accessible à un large public par des représentations dans des lieux non conventionnels (palais des sports, stades...), le Français Maurice Béjart a été l'un des danseurs et, surtout, chorégraphes les plus populaires dans le monde. Paradoxalement, il est resté un homme secret ...
Un ouvrage spécialement conçu pour le numérique afin d'en...
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In the first book of its kind, “The 5 Most Important Skills Bachata Dancers Must Have” will help you become an expert in this unapologetically sexy and intimate dance known as Bachata. Condensed into only the most valuable information a dancer needs, world renowned Bachata dancers Bain and Tjasa get straight to the most valuable tips to becoming an amazing Bachata dancer, including techniques and skills that instructors just don't have the time...
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