How Beautiful Upon the Mountain: A History of Jacob's Pillow (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169662780)

""How Beautiful Upon The Mountain: A History Of Jacob�������s Pillow"" is a book written by Ted Shawn that provides a comprehensive history of the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. The book explores the origins of the festival, which began in the 1930s, and its evolution into one of the most prestigious dance festivals in the world. Shawn, who was a dancer, choreographer, and founder of the festival, provides an insider's perspective on the festival's growth and development. He discusses the various artists who have performed at the festival over the years, including Martha Graham, Alvin Ailey, and Twyla Tharp, and the impact they had on the world of dance. The book also delves into the cultural and social significance of the festival, as well as its role in promoting dance as an art form. Overall, ""How Beautiful Upon The Mountain"" is a fascinating look at one of the most important dance festivals in the world, and an essential read for anyone interested in the history of dance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ted Shawn
ISBN-10: 1169662781
ISBN-13: 9781169662780
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 54
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d