Great Ballets Russes and Modern Art, the (Japanese-English bilingual)

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In the early 20th century, Ballets Russes, a Russian itinerant ballet company based in Paris and founded by the Russian impresario Sergei Diaghilev, created a worldwide sensation. They brought innovation to the performing arts industry not just with music and choreography but also with scenography and costumes designed by Picasso, Matisse and Chanel. This book introduces various beautiful designs from the performing arts from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.They pioneered an integrated approach to the performing arts in pursuit of the “ideal work of art” and made a huge impact on modern art. ISBN 9784756252876. Pie Books. pb. 400 pages. full colour. 25.7 x 18.6 cm.available to order Show more