DANCE IN CLASSICAL GREECE

Παρουσίαση

For the very first time, a book for everyone on one of the most beautiful subjects of Antiquity: the dance in Ancient Greece.
No need to be an archeologist or a choreographer, no need to read the bibliography or search in archives.
The author managed to condense into flowing texts information from writers of the classical period down to scholars of modern times.
Exciting illustrations from archeological museums published in color for the first time enhance a vision of the most lively art.
In introduction transporting us 25 centuries ago when arts and sciences flourished forming the brightest civilization of humanity. (From the publisher)

Περιεχόμενα

-Introduction
-Ancient Greek Culture
-The notion of dance
-Pre-classical period
-Events:
Banquets
Festivals
Weddings
Contests
-Music:
Musical instruments
-Education
-Dances in the theater
-Types of dances
Popular dances
Round dances
Men
Unmarried girls
Married women
Maenads
Armed dances
Comic dances
Acrobatic dances
Indecent dances
Animal dances
-Professional performers
-The revival of Ancient Greek dance
-Further reading
Books
Websites