Illustrated dance story. Khudekov S.N.

You can retell the book, describe the picture in the conversation.. But who will be able to convey the words of the dance magic?

How did this ancient form of creativity, the same age, according to Lucian, the great art of love? How did the dance language change over the centuries among different peoples? Are those who consider the dance the flight of the spirit, the form of communication of a person with God, or is it just the ability to masterfully control their body?

this and many other issues are devoted to the work of the famous playwright and art critic Sergei Nikolayevich Khudskov (1837 1928). Being a passionate fan of dance and especially ballet, he created a brilliant four -volume work that has become the main book in Russia on the history of choreographic art for many decades.

The best chapters of this classical masterpiece of Sergei Khudekov, telling about the history of the dance, are presented in the gift edition. different eras, countries and peoples. The text of the book is decorated with full -color reproductions of paintings created by outstanding Russian and European artists.