Harlequin, Scaramouch, Pantalone, and other beloved figures from the Commedia dell'Arte grace the pages of this delightful work. These magnificent 103 black-and-white engravings were originally published in 1716 in Nuremberg. Little is known of the author, save that he was a Venetian ballet master — his work bespeaks his prodigious gifts of imagination and creativity. Unabridged republication of the edition published by C. W. Beaumont, London, 1928.
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Twelve Degas Dancers Bookmarks by Edgar Degas, Carol Belanger Grafton Enchanting markers include details from 12 of the famed French artist's finest paintings, among them Dancer at the Bar; Frieze of Dancers; Dancer with Bouquet, Curtseying; and 9 others.
Shakespeare's Great Soliloquies by William Shakespeare, Bob Blaisdell This superlative collection offers timeless speeches from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, Macbeth, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, Richard III, and more.
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by Arthur Rackham, William Shakespeare Shakespeare's romantic comedy takes on vivid life with these brilliant images by one of the 20th century's leading illustrators. Includes the complete play, along with 40 full-color and numerous black-and-white illustrations.
Ballet Stars of the Romantic Era Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney Eight famous dancers — Marie Taglioni, Carlotta Grisi, Fanny Elssler and Lola Montez among them — depicted as beautifully costumed paper dolls, each with 3 additional costumes from their most famous roles.
The Art of Kabuki: Five Famous Plays (Second Revised Edition) by Samuel L. Leiter Complete texts of Benten Kozo, Pulling the Carriage Apart and The Village School, Shunkan, and Naozamurai. Commentary on each play by actors and critics. Nearly 100 photographs.
