Apollo's Angels: A History of Ballet
Author(s): Jennifer Homans
Presents a history of classical ballet which takes us from its origins in 18th century France through the Italian influence in the 19th century, the dominance of Russia in the late 19th and early 20th century, up to the present and ballet's uncertain future.
Product Information
Jennifer Homans was a professional dancer, who trained at the School of American Ballet. When she retired from dancing, she studied European and American cultural history at Columbia and New York Universities and then turned to dance criticism. She is married to the historian Tony Judt, and lives in New York City
General Fields
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- : Granta Books
- : Granta Books
- : 01 November 2010
- : 234mm X 156mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 January 2011
- : books
Special Fields
- : Jennifer Homans
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : 792.809
- : 608
- : Performing Arts
- : 35 black and white integrated