Dance in the Renaissance : European fashion, French obsession /

McGowan, Margaret M.,

Dance in the Renaissance : European fashion, French obsession / Margaret M. McGowan. - xix, 330 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of col. plates : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-316) and index.

The status of the dance -- Discourses on dancing -- Making a ballet -- Forms of dancing -- Dance conquers the Court I: François Ier and Henri II -- Dance conquers the Court II: Catherine de Médicis and her sons -- Dancing in the country -- Dance as transformation -- The rise of the professional.

0300115571 9780300115574

2008008334


Dance--History--France--16th century.
Dance--History--Europe--16th century.
Renaissance--France


France--Social life and customs--16th century.
Europe--Social life and customs--16th century.

GV1649 / .M27 2008

792.8094409031

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