Time and the Dancing Image00 As a study of theatrical dance which places developments in dance within the larger artistic and historical environment, Deborah Jowitt's generously illustrated book makes a valuable contribution to modern cultural history. As a study of theatrical dance which places developments in dance within the larger artistic and historical environment, Deborah Jowitt's generously illustrated book makes a valuable contribution to modern cultural history. |
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| Title | Time and the Dancing Image |
| Author | Deborah Jowitt |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | University of California Press, 1989 |
| ISBN | 0520066278, 9780520066274 |
| Length | 431 pages |
| Subjects | › › Performing Arts / Dance / General |
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