Masterpieces of ballet design /

Williams, Peter 1914-1995

Masterpieces of ballet design / Peter Williams - Oxford : Phaidon Press, 1981. - 80 pages : billustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Four centuries of development -- New forces -- The Russian influence -- The school of Paris -- The Diaghilev legacy -- The world explodes in dance -- Colour plates.

"Ballet design is that art which fuses together, in one outstanding whole, the many arts that make up a ballet: music, dramatic theme, choreography and interpretive dance. In this book Peter Williams - a former ballet designer - describes the turning points through which ballet design has become an integral part of the whole artistic ensemble. The book spans five centuries, from Court masques to multi-media presentations, and concentrates on the exciting innovations of the twentieth century. Both a useful source of information for the ballet student and a fascinating story, it is illustrated with over 80 plates." -- Book cover

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Ballet--Stage-setting and scenery.
Ballet--History.
Ballet--Production and direction.

GV1782 / .W54 1981

792.84 / WIL