1898 History of Dancing Gaston Vuillier DANSE Illustrated DANCE Feminism Ballet

1898 History of Dancing Gaston Vuillier DANSE Illustrated DANCE Feminism Ballet

 

“Plutarch defined the dancing of his time as silent assembly, a speaking picture; what then shall we call the cancan?”

– Gaston Vuillier, ‘History of Dancing’

 

Gaston Vuillier’s ‘La Danse’ is one of the best historical references on the history of dancing. This book discusses the development and changes in the art from but also how it was affected by politics, religion, and societal customs. Vuillier sought to affirm dancers and their expression especially to hush those seeking to stifle the freedom of expression of language. This book also covers the advancement of females in society and progressing beyond the boundaries placed on them.

 

Item number: #3079

Price: $499

 

VUILLIER, Gaston

 

A history of dancing from the earliest ages to our own times

 

New York : Appleton & Co., 1898.

 

Details:

• Collation complete with all pages: [xvi], 446
  • 20 full-page photogravure plates
• Language: English
• Binding: cloth hardcover; tight and secure
• Size: ~12in X 9in (30.5cm x 22.5cm)

 

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