Edition: First
Published By: Academy
All the great figures are gathered here in full colour. The jacket depicts 'Les Girls' the cold-painted bronze, carved ivory, and marble base by Dimitri Chiaparus. Similarly 'Scherzo' by Otto Poertzel makes up a full-page frontispiece. Many most photographs within of ballet dancers, heroines from myth, and the excitement of the Ballet Russe. Bronze and ivory sculptures in the Art Deco style have become the stars of every major collection of the period, this book is a testament to their brilliance. Background, history, technique and development are discussed alongisde an extensive list of artists' biographies. pp.251. Very good overall.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: Victor Arwas
Binding: Hardback
Price £125.00
