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Choreographies


Drawing, Dancing (17^th-21^st centuries)
How does one transcribe a dance gesture or movement onto paper ? Beyond the depiction of dance by painters and sculptors, drawing plays a major role in choreographic composition and transmission. Coined in 1700, the term « choreography » originally referred to the art of describing dance and setting it down on paper. The current use of the term has moved away from the notion of « graphy, » but drawing and writing remain common practices amongst choreographers. They often reveal ways of working with the performers, of conceiving of movement and of envisioning the preservation of a choreographic memory. Thanks to a collection of previously unpublished works and texts, this book provides a long-term, guided exploration of these drawings to dance by.

Product details

• Authors: Pauline Chevalier, Collectif, Amandine Royer
• Publisher: Lienart éditions
• Languages: French
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.04.2025
• EAN: 9782359064636
• ISBN: 978-2-35906-463-6
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 190 mm x 260 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 926 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries