Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

Bakst: The Art of Theater & Dance

Rate this book
Leon Bakst (1866-1924) was a painter, illustrator, stage designer and costume designer. He is universally acknowledged for representing a synthesis of creative energy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bakst travelled widely throughout Europe and in 1890 joined the World of Art journal circle which numbered many artists among its members, the most famous being Benois and Diaghilev. This book illustrates the wealth of Bakst's contribution to the world of theatre and dance. His best known work includes sets for Stravinsky's Firebird, and Weber's Spectre de la Rose.

184 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2000

4 people want to read

About the author

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
2 (28%)
4 stars
2 (28%)
3 stars
2 (28%)
2 stars
1 (14%)
1 star
0 (0%)
Displaying 1 of 1 review
Profile Image for Iris.
502 reviews25 followers
July 5, 2015
more about ballets russes politics than the artistic life of bakst. led me on google/youtube gems hunt.
Displaying 1 of 1 review

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.