Dance: American Art, 1830-1960

by Jacqueline Shea Murphy, Sharyn Rohlfsen Udall, Valerie J. Mercer, et al.

A landmark examination of the art and artists inspired by American dance from 1830 to 1960

As an enduring wellspring of creativity for many artists throughout history, dance has provided a visual language to express such themes as the bonds of community, the allure of the exotic, and the pleasures of the body. This book is the first major investigation of the visual arts related to American dance, offering an unprecedented, interdisciplinary...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300211619
• ISBN13: 9780300211610
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Detroit Institute of Arts
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 4.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 10.3" x 11.3"