1st American Edition, "The Art of the Ballets Russes: The Russian Seasons in Paris 1908-1929", by Militsa Pozharskaya and Tatiana Volodina

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Offered is a rare find beautiful book, "The Art of the Ballets Russes: The Russian Seasons in Paris 1908-1929", written … Read more Offered is a rare find beautiful book, "The Art of the Ballets Russes: The Russian Seasons in Paris 1908-1929", written by Militsa Pozharskaya and Tatiana Volodina. It explores the groundbreaking visual and performing arts of Sergei Diaghilev’s legendary ballet company. First published in the Soviet Union, the book includes a 24-page introductory text providing a brief overview of the company's artistic achievements. It details how Diaghilev united avant-garde composers, choreographers, and visual artists to transform modern theatrical design. An annotated list of productions, quotations from primary sources, and biographical notations with photographs of each artist complete the volume. For special collections with strong interests in costume and scenery design. Hardcover, dust jacket, bright yellow cotton boards.
ISBN 10: 1558591516 / ISBN 13: 9781558591516
Published by Abbeville Press, 1991
Language: English
Measures 12" wide, 10" tall, 1.5" deep

British dance critic Crisp praises Diaghilev's revolutionary fusion of great designers and composers; Russian authors Pozharskaya and Volodina describe the formation of the company, groundbreaking performances and Slavic influence on Western stage design. Superb illustrations, captioned with quotes from artists, composers and others, include photos of Leon Bakst's opulent costumes and scenery designs, Alexandre Benois's whimsical costumery for Petrushka , futurist Natalia Goncharova's fanciful set and her garment sketches for The Golden Cockerel. Picasso, Matisse are among the artists represented in this marvelous compilation that will be appreciated by fine art, ballet and theater enthusiasts alike. This book explores the costumes and set designs of Diaghilev's legendary opera and dance company. Over 200 gorgeous color illustrations evoke the unusually innovative productions resulting from the collaborative efforts of such remarkable artists as Benois, Cocteau, Picasso, de Chirico, Gris, Goncharova, and Matisse. Includes sketches of the opulent costumes and intricate sets for Boris Godunov, Petrushka, The Firebird, Narcisse, and Parade. See less