How Beautiful Upon The Mountain: A History Of Jacob's Pillow (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432588946)

How Beautiful Upon The Mountain: A History Of Jacob�������s Pillow is a comprehensive book that delves into the rich history of the famous dance festival held at Jacob�������s Pillow in Massachusetts. Written by Ted Shawn, the founder of the festival, the book covers the evolution of the festival from its inception in the 1930s to its current status as one of the most prestigious dance festivals in the world.The book provides a detailed account of the various artists and performers who have graced the stage at Jacob�������s Pillow over the years, including Martha Graham, Alvin Ailey, and many others. It also explores the various styles and genres of dance that have been showcased at the festival, from classical ballet to modern dance and everything in between.In addition to the history of the festival itself, How Beautiful Upon The Mountain also delves into the personal life of Ted Shawn and his journey as a dancer and choreographer. It offers insights into his creative process and the challenges he faced in bringing his vision to life.Overall, How Beautiful Upon The Mountain is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the world of dance and the history of one of the most iconic dance festivals in the world.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: 143258894X
ISBN-13: 9781432588946
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.11d