The Dance by Ivan Narodny, Anna Pavlova, and Daniel Gregory Mason
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"The Dance" by Ivan Narodny is a comprehensive examination of the art of dance, written in the early 20th century. This volume, part of a larger series entitled "The Art of Music," explores the historical and cultural significance of dance across various civilizations, analyzing its evolution, practices, and the psychology behind it. The book sets out to celebrate the dance as an essential and enduring aspect of human expression, underscored by a
rich tapestry of traditions and meanings. The opening of the work features an introduction by renowned ballerina Anna Pavlova, emphasizing the profound connection between dance, music, and the spiritual rhythm of life. It discusses how dancing has been integral to diverse cultures, from ancient Egypt to the modern era, often intertwined with religious practices and societal values. Early chapters introduce key concepts such as the psychology of dancing, highlighting the aesthetic and social motivations behind dance, as well as its primitive roots in human expression. The text sets a foundation for further exploration into historical dancing practices worldwide, signaling that the upcoming chapters will delve into specific cultural dances, their meanings, and their evolutionary significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Narodny, Ivan, 1869-1953 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Pavlova, Anna, 1881-1931 |
| Editor | Mason, Daniel Gregory, 1873-1953 |
| Title | The Dance |
| Series Title | The Art of Music, Volume 10 |
| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Dance -- History |
| Subject | Dance |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59104 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59104-9 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 812 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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