{"product_id":"9788487075551","title":"The Spanish Civil War in Modern Dance, 1936-1939","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Spanish Civil War in Modern Dance, 1936-1939\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay by researcher Delfín Colomé y Pujol analyzes the profound mark that the Spanish Civil War left on American modern dance. The work explores how the war conflict inspired a committed choreographic repertoire, giving voice to the Republican cause from the stage. Through legendary figures such as Martha Graham and José Limón, the book unveils the intersection between art, politics, and exile, offering a unique perspective on artistic creation as a response to historical tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into the relationship between the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and the development of modern dance in the United States. The author documents how the Spanish conflict became a powerful creative catalyst for American choreographers and dancers, who embodied a strong political and social commitment in their works. The book examines specific choreographies, the context of their creation, and the role of exiled artists, showing how dance was transformed into a vehicle for protest and international solidarity. It analyzes the trajectories of creators such as Martha Graham, José Limón, and other pioneers who, inspired by the Republican struggle, produced pieces that transcended the merely aesthetic to become artistic testimonies of a turbulent era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of the Spanish Civil War on avant-garde American choreography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and social commitment of modern dance artists to the Republican cause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of emblematic choreographies created between 1936 and 1939 as a response to the conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the Spanish exile in the evolution of modern dance in the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntersection between art theory, the history of choreographic design, and historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at researchers and students of art history, contemporary dance, and choreography, as well as historians interested in the Spanish Civil War and its cultural impact. It will also be of great interest to performing arts professionals, dance critics, and readers seeking to understand how art can reflect and respond to the great conflicts of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exhaustive and documented study on a little-known chapter in the history of modern dance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding how political commitment transformed the choreographic language of major international figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn interdisciplinary perspective that connects artistic creation with social and political history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReference material to contextualize key works by Martha Graham, José Limón, and other choreographers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Colomé y Pujol, Delfín\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Art theory, Art history \/ Art and design styles, Choreography, Contemporary dance, Spanish Civil War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Not in collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 307\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 649 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference work for specialists wishing to explore the link between American modern dance and one of the most decisive historical episodes of the 20th century. The documentary rigor and the focus on key figures such as Martha Graham and José Limón make this essay a valuable tool for understanding the political dimension of choreographic art. Reading it is especially recommended for those who seek to go beyond the conventional history of dance and delve into its capacity as a testimony and response to social reality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE LAS ARTES ESCÉNICAS Y DE LA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405070459227,"sku":"9788487075551","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848707555.jpg?v=1781822288","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788487075551","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}