About the book
In this generously illustrated book, world-renowned Yale art historian Robert Farris Thompson gives us the definitive account of tango, \"the fabulous dance of the past hundred years–and the most beautiful, in the opinion of Martha Graham.”
Thompson traces tango’s evolution in the nineteenth century under European, Andalusian-Gaucho, and African influences through its representations by Hollywood and dramatizations in dance halls throughout the world. He shows us tango not only as brilliant choreography but also as text, music, art, and philosophy of life. Passionately argued and unparalleled in its research, its synthesis, and its depth of understanding, Tango: The Art History of Love is a monumental achievement.
Editions of Tango
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375409318
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781400095797
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307498229
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In this generously illustrated book, world-renowned Yale art historian Robert Farris Thompson gives us the definitive account of tango, \"the fabulous dance of the past hundred years–and the most beautiful, in the opinion of Martha Graham.”
Thompson traces tango’s evolution in the nineteenth century under European, Andalusian-Gaucho, and African influences through its representations by Hollywood and dramatizations in dance halls throughout the world. He shows us tango not only as brilliant choreography but also as text, music, art, and philosophy of life. Passionately argued and unparalleled in its research, its synthesis, and its depth of understanding, Tango: The Art History of Love is a monumental achievement.
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In this generously illustrated book, world-renowned Yale art historian Robert Farris Thompson gives us the definitive account of tango, \"the fabulous dance of the past hundred years–and the most beautiful, in the opinion of Martha Graham.”
Thompson traces tango’s evolution in the nineteenth century under European, Andalusian-Gaucho, and African influences through its representations by Hollywood and dramatizations in dance halls throughout the world. He shows us tango not only as brilliant choreography but also as text, music, art, and philosophy of life. Passionately argued and unparalleled in its research, its synthesis, and its depth of understanding, Tango: The Art History of Love is a monumental achievement.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tango?
The Arts > Performing arts > Dance
Where can I read a sample of Tango?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375409318
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tango?
Robert Farris Thompson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tango is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375409318) and paperback(ISBN 9781400095797) and ebook(ISBN 9780307498229)
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