| Author |
Esquivel Navarro, Juan de, active 17th century |
| Title |
Discursos sobre el arte del dançado
y sus exelencias y primer origen, reprobando las acciones deshonestas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 46.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Discursos sobre el arte del dançado" by Juan de Esquivel Navarro is a scholarly treatise on the art of dancing written in the early 17th century. The work elaborates on the principles, techniques, and origins of dance, positioning it within the context of societal and artistic excellence. With a focus on both the physical execution and the moral implications of dance, the text serves as a guide for aspiring dancers and their instructors alike. At the start of this treatise, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding the noble art of dance, outlining its origins and its esteemed place in society. He discusses various forms of dance and their significance, drawing from historical references and citing notable figures who contributed to the development of dance as an art form. Esquivel Navarro cautions against untrained instructors and stresses the need for rigorous study to achieve mastery in dance. He introduces the readers to the foundational movements and the philosophy behind well-executed dance, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the subject. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
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| Subject |
Dance -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53462 |
| Release Date |
Nov 6, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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