This text prepares students to navigate their dance programs and prepare for a various careers. It orients students to dance as an academic discipline; broadens their understanding of dance; establishes solid approaches to studying dance; and connects dance on campus to their previous training.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Informative; entertaining; and exhaustively researchedBy Ava LynnThe stories of illegally excavated art investigated in this book span decades of smuggling; legal battles; and near constant prevarication on the part of museums. Its a fascinating look at corruption and hypocrisies in museums; all the more interesting and surprising (to me; at least) because I wasnt familiar with these pieces of art or the Gettys legal woes before picking up this book.When one thinks about it; its not remotely surprising that many of the antiquities displayed around the world in museums are looted or illegally exported; given the historical plunder of source countries. Whats surprising is the complicity of museums; and the lengths to which the worlds leading museums went to protect their acquisitions veneer of legitimacy. The Getty and other museums used their missions of public education as an excuse to build prestige by acquiring looted antiquities; all the while declaring their devotion to legitimizing the antiquities trade.Its an amazingly well researched book. Complicated import/export laws; museum policies; and foreign legal proceedings are explained in a way that is easy for someone completely unfamiliar; such as myself; can easily follow.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. No wonder the museum signs say "please dont touch" !By tleeminniemeI NEVER knew museums were into such skulduggery ! I always assumed that with their cultured airs they were cultured people of cultured tastes and impeccable standards.This book was an amazing education on how museums come by their valuable collections. This book centers on a particular scandal however; it is hard to imagine that this does not continue to some degree today.The looting of antiquities to fill the worlds leading museums and the originating countries fights to get the items back is a riveting read.Most museums required "incontrovertible " absolute proof of an items being looted and sold through the black market before they would give it back to the requesting country. It was noted that this is tougher proof than is required for a murder trial ! Acquiring the treasured item....not so much proof needed. Giving it back.......more proof needed than to convict a murderer ! Amazing.Its a great read. Highly recommend it even if youre not a museum buff and familiar with all the antiquities being discussed.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Terrific and iportant readBy RosierWow - reads like a thriller and packed full of information. Not only does the author expose the ugly history of looted antiquities; but he skillfully sets forth the historical conundrum. If some of the antiquities had not been preserved in American and European museums they might not have survived war and destruction. But shouldnt countries have a right to their patrimony? Even now; archeological and cultural items are being destroyed in Iraq and Syria. The brilliance of "Chasing Aphrodite" is that it puts the issues in historical context and doesnt settle for an easy answer. He tells the story through the characters and highlights moral failures of the characters. Bravo for telling the story; weaving a thrilling tale; and focusing on the broader issues. Thank you! I will never visit a museum again without thinking of this book.
