{"product_id":"2026200010536-secondhand-ballet-panorama-an-illustrated-chronicle-of-three-centuries","title":"Ballet Panorama: An Illustrated Chronicle Of Three Centuries","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Yellowed, tanning and foxing. Markings: none. Binding condition: Binding intact but worn. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the ornate courts of Louis XIV to the revolutionary stages of the twentieth century, Ballet Panorama: An Illustrated Chronicle of Three Centuries presents a sweeping visual and narrative journey through the history of one of the world's most captivating art forms. Arnold L. Haskell, one of the foremost ballet critics and historians of his era, chronicles the evolution of classical dance with authoritative precision, drawing on 138 illustrations sourced from prints, drawings, and photographs to bring each era vividly to life. The result is a rich tapestry of artistic development, tracing the transformation of ballet from aristocratic spectacle to a refined theatrical discipline that commands international reverence.\n\nHaskell's prose is both scholarly and deeply passionate, reflecting a lifetime devoted to championing ballet as a serious art form deserving of critical attention. His writing illuminates the interplay between choreography, costume, music, and stagecraft, arguing that ballet cannot be understood in isolation but must be seen as the product of its broader cultural and historical moment. For collectors, students, and lovers of dance alike, this third revised edition remains an indispensable document — one that raises as many questions about where ballet is headed as it answers about where it has been.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130709516507,"sku":"2026200010536-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/7092260c-c66b-46a0-b18f-72faf79d8e0b.png?v=1786588991","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200010536-secondhand-ballet-panorama-an-illustrated-chronicle-of-three-centuries","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}