Ballets Russes: The Great Ballets Russes and Modern Art: A World of Fascinating Art and Design in Theatrical Arts

A captivating collection of art and design on the Ballets Russes, celebrating the origins of modern art and fashion.

In the early 20th century, the Ballets Russes, a Paris-based touring Russian ballet company founded by Russian art impresario Sergei Diaghilev, took the world by storm. They not only introduced innovations in music and choreography but also revitalized the performing arts through stage sets and costumes designed by Picasso, Matisse, and Chanel. Pioneering a synthetic approach to performing arts, they pursued the "ideal work of art" and had a profound impact on modern art. This richly commented book primarily focuses on the Ballets Russes and presents a variety of beautiful designs in the performing arts from the late 19th to the early 20th century.