Dance is more than an aesthetic of life ndash; dance embodies life. This is evident from the social history of jive; the marketing of trans-national ballet; ritual healing dances in Italy or folk dances performed for tourists in Mexico; Panama and Canada. Dance often captures those essential dimensions of social life that cannot be easily put into words. What are the flows and movements of dance carried by migrants and tourists? How is dance used to shape nationalist ideology? What are the connections between dance and ethnicity; gender; health; globalization and nationalism; capitalism and post-colonialism? Through innovative and wide-ranging case studies; the contributors explore the central role dance plays in culture as leisure commodity; cultural heritage; cultural aesthetic or cathartic social movement.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. How art criticism should be writtenBy WJFinally; an art critic of exceptional intelligence who never talks down to his readers; but speaks to them with such clarity and passion that it makes you want to rush out the door and head to the exhibition. The authors sincere love of art comes through in every one of these little pieces; written over the years as reviews of current shows; mostly in London. But even though you cant any longer attend any of the shows; the magic of the art can come alive for you again through the reviews. The writing is that good. Starting from the most ancient art and making its way; through different cultures and periods; up to the present day; the book almost feels like a panorama of art history with each review a snapshot of that artist or period. If youre a lover of art (as Ad Reinhardt said: "Art is art. Everything else is everything else."); youre in for a treat. I found myself looking at works by artists Im reasonably familiar with in completely new and fresh ways; wondering why Id never seen them that way before.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Quick delivery; good condition.By J. BaddeleyGood price; very good condition.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A WONDERFUL BOOKBy D. J PenickThis book is the best of companions; and Richard Dorment has the ability to make you wish you could go see every exhibit he visits. His writing is spirited; passionate and knowledgeable. His range of interests is almost limitless. You will not be disappointed; and whoever you give this book to will like you better for it.
