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The dance writings of Carl Van Vechten
A valuable research book with CVVs observations about Isadora Duncan, Loie Fuller, Maud Allan and the Ballets Russes. Editor Paul Padgette has found commentary from the New York Times, Saturday Review and critical volumes by Van Vechten himself. A treasure for students of American dance history, report enthusiasts.
182 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1975
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October 5, 2024
CVV offers extraordinary reportage of 20thC life,
manners, culture. (Big bio in the works). Pre WW1,
he was the first dance critic on NYT. This selection
of historic essays covers Pavlova, Isadora, Loie
Fuller. He was at the 1913 preem of "Rite of Spring."
Along w Theophile Gautier, he believed that "ballet is
music that one can see." This book includes salutes
to Stravinsky and Delibes.
Arlene Croce wrote that his standards "were the highest and
his descriptions of Nijinksy's performances are matchless."
Dance, music, drama -- CVV was there. Along w seven
engaging novels, he also recorded the century with
memorable photographs of artists, actors, dancers.
manners, culture. (Big bio in the works). Pre WW1,
he was the first dance critic on NYT. This selection
of historic essays covers Pavlova, Isadora, Loie
Fuller. He was at the 1913 preem of "Rite of Spring."
Along w Theophile Gautier, he believed that "ballet is
music that one can see." This book includes salutes
to Stravinsky and Delibes.
Arlene Croce wrote that his standards "were the highest and
his descriptions of Nijinksy's performances are matchless."
Dance, music, drama -- CVV was there. Along w seven
engaging novels, he also recorded the century with
memorable photographs of artists, actors, dancers.
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