ISBN Celestial Bodies book Art & design English Hardcover 272 pages

A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of balletAs much as we may enjoySwan LakeorThe Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad — in Russia, Italy, and France. InCelestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively, poetic, and uniquely accessible introduction to the world of classical dance. Combining history, interviews with dancers, technical definitions, descriptions of performances, and personal stories, Jacobs offers an intimate and passionate guide to watching ballet and understanding the central elements of choreography.Beautifully written and elegantly illustrated with original drawings,Celestial Bodiesis essential reading for all lovers of this magnificent art form.