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Author : Irena Lexová
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780486148700
One of the few books in English on the topic investigates origins, nature, role of dance in ancient Egypt. 80 drawings and illustrations adapted from tomb paintings, other sources. New introduction. Bibliography.
Author : Carolyn Graves-Brown
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781441101679
The fragmentary evidence allows us only tantalising glimpses of the sophisticated and complex society of the ancient Egyptians, but the Greek historian Herodotus believed that the Egyptians had 'reversed the ordinary practices of mankind' in treating their women better than any of the other civilizations of the ancient world . Carolyn Graves-Brown draws on funerary remains, tomb paintings, architecture and textual evidence to explore all aspects of women in Egypt from goddesses and queens to women as the 'vessels of creation'. Perhaps surprisingly the most common career for women, after housewife and mother, was the priesthood, where women served deities, notably Hathor, with music and dance. Many would come to the temples of Hathor to have their dreams interpreted, or to seek divine inspiration. This is a wide ranging and revealing account told with authority and verve.
Author : Milada Lexova
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1935
Category : Dance
ISBN : OCLC:606189599
Author : Carolyn Graves-Brown
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781441101679
The fragmentary evidence allows us only tantalising glimpses of the sophisticated and complex society of the ancient Egyptians, but the Greek historian Herodotus believed that the Egyptians had 'reversed the ordinary practices of mankind' in treating their women better than any of the other civilizations of the ancient world . Carolyn Graves-Brown draws on funerary remains, tomb paintings, architecture and textual evidence to explore all aspects of women in Egypt from goddesses and queens to women as the 'vessels of creation'. Perhaps surprisingly the most common career for women, after housewife and mother, was the priesthood, where women served deities, notably Hathor, with music and dance. Many would come to the temples of Hathor to have their dreams interpreted, or to seek divine inspiration. This is a wide ranging and revealing account told with authority and verve.
Author : Sherifa Zuhur
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476681993
This book is an exploration into the history, aesthetics, social reality, regulation, and transformation of dance and dance music in Egypt. It covers Oriental dance, known as belly dance or danse du ventre, regional or group-specific dances and rituals, sha'bi (lower-class urban music and dance style), mulid (drawing on Sufi tradition and saints' day festivals) and mahraganat (youth-created, primarily electronic music with lively rhythms and biting lyrics). The chapters discuss genres and sub-genres and their evolution, the demeanor of dancers, trends old and new, and social and political criticism that use the imagery of dance or a dancer. Also considered are the globalization of Egyptian dance, the replication or fantasies of raqs sharqi outside of Egypt, as well as the dance as a hobby, competitive dance form, and focus of international dance festivals.
Author : Edward Scott
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781447494157
Originally published in 1899, this is a comprehensive study of the art of Dancing throughout history. It goes into great detail about dancing through the ages, including musical notation, right up to the start of the 1900s. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include The Natural and Origin of Dancing Dancing in Ancient Egypt Dances of the Greeks Dancing in Ancient Rome Religious, Mysterious, and Fanatical Elements in Dancing Remarkable Dancing of Later Times The Minuet Modern Dancing
Author : Irena Lexová,Milada LEXOVÁ
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1935
Category : Dance
ISBN : OCLC:48325049
Author : Lesley Kinney
Publisher : British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015080686531
The purpose of this volume is to reveal as much information as possible on the nature of dance in Old Kingdom Egypt. Evidence from tomb paintings is plentiful, and Kinney is able to identify several styles of dance and draw conclusions as to their function and context.
Author : Joana Saahirah
Publisher : Author House
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781491887929
Once upon a time I had a dream and I chased it. This Magical Book tells about my Adventure in Egypt, the Price we pay for our Dreams and the Wisdom we gather on the Journey up the Mountain. Almost killed, chased, shocked and amazed with an Egyptian (fascinating) underworld very few foreigners ever get to know. How did I end up living and performing in Egypt for almost a decade, succeeding in my career against all odds? How did I do it* when everyone yelled: YOU CANT?! The answer to these - and other - intriguing questions is above rational understanding; its Magic were talking about. In my heart, I knew I had to go to Egypt and rescue Oriental Dances Soul (my own Soul) so that the World could remember, once more, why WE ARE ALIVE*. This Book is a about my real life Adventure - my (OUR) Journey*. I can hear the deserts wind whispering: it was never only about the dance, darling. Oriental Dance is just a Door - covered in veils and luminous sequins - to a Temple where much about Lifes Adventure is to be learnt. Welcome to Egypt: welcome to the World (enjoy the Ride*)!"
Author : Jon Ewbank Manchip White
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1970-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0486225488
A panoramic view of life in the ancient Nile valley examines the activities, lifestyle, and culture of each stratum of Egyptian society from pharaoh to slave
Author : Kathleen W. Fraser
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786494330
Focusing on Egypt during the period 1760 to 1870, this book fills in some of the historical blanks for a dance form often known today in the Middle East as raqs sharki or raqs baladi, and in Western countries as "belly dance." Eyewitness accounts written by European travelers, the major primary source for modern scholars, provide most of the research material. The author shapes these numerous accounts into a coherent whole, providing a picture of Egyptian female entertainers of the period as professionals in the arts, rather than as a group of unnamed "ethnic" dancers and singers. Analysis is given of the contexts of this dance--that was a legitimate performing art form in Egyptian society appreciated by a wide variety of audiences--with a focus on actual performances--and a re-creation of choreography.
Author : Gayle Kassing
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Dance
ISBN : 9780736060356
History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approachprovides an in-depth look at dance from the dawn of time through the 20th century. Using an investigative approach, this book presents the who, what, when, where, why, and how of dance history in relation to other arts and to historical, political, and social events. In so doing, this text provides a number of ways to create, perceive, and respond to the history of dance through integrated arts and technology. This study of dancers, dances, and dance works within an interactive arts, culture, and technology environment is supported by the National Standards in dance, arts education, social studies, and technology education. History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approachhas four parts. Part Iexplains the tools used to capture dance from the past. Part IIbegins a chronological study of dance, beginning with its origins and moving through ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Part IIIcovers dance from the 17th to the 20th century, including dance at court, dance from court to theater, romantic to classical ballet, and dance in the United States. Part IVfocuses on 20th-century American dance, highlighting influences on American ballet and modern dance as it emerged, matured, and evolved during that century. History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approachincludes the following features: -Chapter outlines that present topics covered in each chapter -Opening scenarios to set the scene and introduce each time period -Explorations of dancers, choreographers, and other personalities -Explorations of the dances and significant choreography and dance literature of each time period -History Highlight boxes containing unusual facts, events, and details to bring history to life -History Trivia, providing insights into how dance relates to the history, art, and society of the time period -Web sites to encourage further exploration -Developing a Deeper Perspective sections that encourage students to use visual or aesthetic scanning, learn and perform period dances, observe and write performance reports, develop research projects and WebQuests (Internet-based research projects), and participate in other learning activities -Vocabulary terms at the end of each chapter Each chapter in parts II through IV provides an overview of the time period, including a time capsule and a historical and societal overview. Each chapter focuses on major dancers, choreographers, and personalities; dances of the period, including dance forms, dance designs, accompaniment, costuming, and performing spaces; and significant dance works and dance literature. The chapters also feature a series of eight experiential learning activities that help students dig deeper into the history of dance, dancers, and significant dance works and literature. These activities are presented as reproducible templates that include perceiving, creating, performing, writing, and presenting oral activities infused with technology. Teachers can use these activities as optional chapter assignments or as extended projects to help apply the information and to use technology and other integrated arts sources to make the history of dance more meaningful. History of Danceis an indispensable text for dance students who want to learn the history of dance and its relationship to other arts of the times using today's interactive technology.
Author : Tazz Richards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0970024703
"The Belly Dance Book is a collection of articles by 17 top belly dance writers. This is the nuts & bolts of belly dance with articles on history, current events, costuming, make-up, spirit, music, product reviews and more. Great for dancers of every level, and anyone interested in dance, costuming, history or theater."--Amazon.com viewed Feb. 24, 2021.
Author : Carolyn Graves-Brown
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786832894
This book is about the weird and wonderful lesser-known ‘spirit’ entities of ancient Egypt –daemons, the mysterious and often fantastical creatures of the Egyptian ‘Otherworld’ – and the closely related spirits of the dead, which together conjure the excitement of all things otherworldly. Daemons and spirits are generally defined in Egyptology as creatures not of this world, which do not have their own cult centre, and both groups are frequently listed together in protective spells. This volume explores the general nature of daemons and spirits in ancient Egypt and discusses a selection in more detail: it uses artefacts from Wales’s important collection of Egyptian objects at the Egypt Centre at Swansea University, in which are to be found a dwarf daemon with sticking out tongue; several guardian daemons of the Otherworld; creatures who are part snake and part feline; spirits of deceased humans; and a Greek satyr Silenus, companion to the wine god Dionysus.
Author : Pantelis Michelakis,Maria Wyke
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107016101
The first systematic attempt to focus on the instrumental role of silent cinema in early twentieth-century conceptualizations of the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East. It is located at the intersection of film studies, classics, Bible studies and cultural studies.
