Serpent of the Nile: Women and Dance in the Arab World by Wendy Buonaventura (En

Description: Serpent of the Nile by Wendy Buonaventura Newly updated, lavishly illustrated classic book that celebrates the female dancers of the Arab world and their impact on the West. "I think it is the most eloquent of female dances, with is hauntinglyricism, its fire, its endlessly shifting kaleidoscope of sensualmovement." With these words, Wendy Buonaventura explains her ownfascination with Arabic dance and gives the reader a thorough understanding of the origins, history and development of this ancient art, which has survived in the face of commercialism, religiousdisapproval, and changing times. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Newly updated and reissued in an appealing new format, this classic book is a lavishly illustrated celebration of female dancers of the Arab world and their impact on the West. "I think it is the most eloquent of female dances, with is haunting lyricism, its fire, its endlessly shifting kaleidoscope of sensual movement." With these words, Wendy Buonaventura explains her own fascination with Arabic dance and gives the reader a thorough understanding of the origins, history and development of this ancient art, which has survived in the face of commercialism, religious disapproval, and changing times. Author Biography Wendy Buonaventura is a writer and dancer who pioneered the development of Arabic dance as a theater art in the West. She has toured widely throughout the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, teaching and performing in festivals. She is the author of Beauty and the East. Review "A lively and lavishly illustrated excursion into the history of the solo womans dance?""An articulate book that speaks with many voices of the glory as well as the shadows surrounding the oriental dance of yesteryear and today. Buonaventuras amalgamation of materials- textual and visual- evoke a work by someone whose respect for the subject is both tasteful and thoughtful...Arabesque salutes the authoress...""Serpent of the Nile features a perceptive discussion of the history of female solo dancing in the Middle East and its effect on dancers and artists throughout the world. The ninety full-color and fifty black-and-white sumptuous illustrations communicate the color and sensuality, poetry and passion, sophistication and subtlety of her subject." Review Quote "A lively and lavishly illustrated excursion into the history of the solo womans dance?" Details ISBN1566567912 Author Wendy Buonaventura Short Title SERPENT OF THE NILE Publisher Interlink Books Language English ISBN-10 1566567912 ISBN-13 9781566567916 Media Book Format Paperback Residence US Birth 1950 Subtitle Women and Dance in the Arab World Imprint Interlink Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-05-01 NZ Release Date 2010-05-01 US Release Date 2010-05-01 UK Release Date 2010-05-01 Pages 224 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-05-01 DEWEY 591.0222 Illustrations Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138002590;

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