Isbn: 9780243319305 - Les Amours De Momus (classic Reprint): Ballet, Mis En Musique: Ballet, Mis En Musique (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of 17th-century compositions and performances for the court of Louis XIV. Composed at a time of social and cultural revolution in France, the collection features theater, dance, and music intended to celebrate and affirm the monarchy. The author's notes and introductory essays provide context on the role of the court in society and the arts. The multifaceted performances at court were carefully choreographed events involving sets, music, dance, food, and fashion designed to present an image of unity and power. The ideas and forms presented in this book continue to inform and inspire artists and historians today and are foundational to an understanding of French history, culture, and arts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…