Costume in Motion: A Guide to Collaboration for Costume Design and Choreography

By: Shura Pollatsek

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Synopsis: Costume in Motion is a guide to all stages of the collaboration process between costume designers and choreographers, documenting a wide range of approaches to the creation of a dance piece. Featuring interviews with a diverse selection of over 40 choreographers and designers, in-depth case studies of works by leading dance companies, and stunning original photography, the book explores the particular challenges and creative opportunities of designing for the body in motion. Filled with examples of successful collaborations in contemporary and modern dance, as well as a wide range of other styles, Costume in Motion provides costume designers and choreographers with a greater understanding of the field from the other’s perspective. The book is designed to be part of the curriculum for an undergraduate or graduate level course in costume design or choreography, and it can also be an enriching read for artists at any stage of their careers wishing to hone their collaboration skills in dance.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 198 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781351258500
Related ISBNs:: 9780815366874, 9780815366881, 9781351258524
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/26/21
Copyrighted By:: Taylor & Francis
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.