International Encyclopedia of Dance - 6 Volumes

Zusatztext This set takes a place among the great subject encyclopedias as the first work to consult for authoritative information on a discipline. Klappentext Since its 1998 publication, the International Encyclopedia of Dance has been the definitive source on this expressive art form, documenting all types of dance around the world and throughout history. Now available in an affordable, attractive paperback edition, this indispensable referencemakes a stunning addition to the small library. In six volumes, the Encyclopedia offers authoritative coverage of the full spectrum of dance, including theatrical, ritual dance-drama, folk, traditional, ethnic, and social dance. Extensive historical and cultural overviews of many nations appear along with articles on specific dance forms, musicand costumes, performances, biographies of dancers and choreographers, and much more. The set features nearly 2,000 alphabetically arranged articles, an exhaustive index, full cross-references, and more than 2,300 illustrations. Amazing in its scope and dazzling in its diversity, the Encyclopedia is like no other reference work on dance. Accessibly written and arranged for use by a wide audience, it is essential for academic and public libraries, and every arts and humanities aficionado. Zusammenfassung International Encyclopedia of Dance covers the full spectrum of dance -theatrical, ritual, dance-drama, folk, traditional, ethnic, and social dance. Cultural and national overviews are accompanied by entries on dance forms, music and costumes, performances, and biographies of dancers and choreographers. It is also available as an e-reference text from Oxford's Digital Reference Shelf.

Product details

• Authors: Selma Jeanne Cohen, Selma Jeanne (EDT)/ Dorris Cohen, Inc Dance Perspectives Foundation
• Assisted by: Selma J. Cohen (Editor), Selma Jeanne Cohen (Editor), Cohen Selma Jeanne (Editor), Inc. Dance Perspectives Foundation (Editor), Dance Perspectives Foundation Inc (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Box
• Released: 23.12.2004
• EAN: 9780195173697
• ISBN: 978-0-19-517369-7
• Dimensions: 377 mm x 299 mm x 275 mm
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Dance, PERFORMING ARTS / Dance / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Dance / Reference, Reference works