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LoC No.: 13024655
Title: The Russian Ballet
Note: Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "The Russian Ballet" by Ellen Terry is a critical exploration of the Russian ballet movement, written during the early 20th century. This work serves as both an appreciation and an analysis of the artistry and evolution of Russian ballet, which gained significant popularity outside of Russia during this period. The likely topic of the book centers on the cultural significance, transformative impact, and distinct characteristics of Russian ballet, particularly under the influence of figures like M. de Diaghilev and prominent dancers such as Nijinsky and Pavlova. In the text, Ellen Terry passionately discusses the origins and the evolution of ballet, tracing its religious roots and the transformation into a complex art form that emphasizes both beauty and performance. She highlights the technical prowess and innovative contributions of renowned Russian dancers and choreographers, focusing on how they have revitalized traditional forms and challenged previous conventions. Through her insights, Terry examines specific performances like "Les Sylphides," "Le Carnaval," and "Le Spectre de la Rose," illustrating how these creations evoke emotions and experience through dance rather than narrative. Ultimately, the author celebrates the vibrancy and life that the Russian ballet brings to the stage, solidifying its place in the international arts scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Terry, Ellen, 1847-1928
Illustrator: Smith, Pamela Colman, 1878-1951
EBook No.: 45299
Published: Apr 1, 2014
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Ballet
Subject: Dance -- Russia
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13024655
Title: The Russian Ballet
Note: Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "The Russian Ballet" by Ellen Terry is a critical exploration of the Russian ballet movement, written during the early 20th century. This work serves as both an appreciation and an analysis of the artistry and evolution of Russian ballet, which gained significant popularity outside of Russia during this period. The likely topic of the book centers on the cultural significance, transformative impact, and distinct characteristics of Russian ballet, particularly under the influence of figures like M. de Diaghilev and prominent dancers such as Nijinsky and Pavlova. In the text, Ellen Terry passionately discusses the origins and the evolution of ballet, tracing its religious roots and the transformation into a complex art form that emphasizes both beauty and performance. She highlights the technical prowess and innovative contributions of renowned Russian dancers and choreographers, focusing on how they have revitalized traditional forms and challenged previous conventions. Through her insights, Terry examines specific performances like "Les Sylphides," "Le Carnaval," and "Le Spectre de la Rose," illustrating how these creations evoke emotions and experience through dance rather than narrative. Ultimately, the author celebrates the vibrancy and life that the Russian ballet brings to the stage, solidifying its place in the international arts scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Terry, Ellen, 1847-1928
Illustrator: Smith, Pamela Colman, 1878-1951
EBook No.: 45299
Published: Apr 1, 2014
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Ballet
Subject: Dance -- Russia
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.