Understanding Dance

TRAMA

This important book examines the aesthetics of dance. Philosophically rigorous, appropriately introductory, and genuinely focused, Understanding Dance provides comprehensive coverage of all the main areas surrounding dance. Features include an examination of both U.K. and U.S. ballet companies and a look at the work of critics on both sides of the Atlantic.

NOTE EDITORE

Understanding Dance is a comprehensive introduction to the aestethetics of dance, and will be an essential text for all those interested in dance as an object of study. Focusing on the work of a number of major choreographers, companies and critics Graham McFee explores the nature of our understanding of Dance by considering the practice of understanding dance-works themselves. He concludes with a validation of the place of dance in society and in education. Troughout he provides detailed insights into the nature and appreciation of art as well as a general grouding in philosophy.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415078108
• Dimensioni: 9.25 x 6.25 in Ø 1.30 lb
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 352