Diaghilev
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Good.
A landmark biography, Diaghilev by Richard Buckle chronicles the extraordinary life of Sergei Diaghilev, the visionary Russian impresario whose Ballets Russes transformed the world of dance, music, and visual art in the early twentieth century. Buckle, one of the foremost dance critics of his era, draws on decades of meticulous research to present a rich, authoritative portrait of a man who collaborated with titans such as Stravinsky, Picasso, Nijinsky, and Coco Chanel, reshaping the very definition of modern artistic ambition. Written with the passion and precision of a true insider, the narrative illuminates Diaghilev's magnetic personality, his relentless pursuit of artistic perfection, and the turbulent personal relationships that fuelled his creative genius. This definitive account stands as an essential work for anyone seeking to understand the cultural forces that gave birth to twentieth-century modernism.
Author: Richard Buckle
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Atheneum
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Good.
A landmark biography, Diaghilev by Richard Buckle chronicles the extraordinary life of Sergei Diaghilev, the visionary Russian impresario whose Ballets Russes transformed the world of dance, music, and visual art in the early twentieth century. Buckle, one of the foremost dance critics of his era, draws on decades of meticulous research to present a rich, authoritative portrait of a man who collaborated with titans such as Stravinsky, Picasso, Nijinsky, and Coco Chanel, reshaping the very definition of modern artistic ambition. Written with the passion and precision of a true insider, the narrative illuminates Diaghilev's magnetic personality, his relentless pursuit of artistic perfection, and the turbulent personal relationships that fuelled his creative genius. This definitive account stands as an essential work for anyone seeking to understand the cultural forces that gave birth to twentieth-century modernism.