Torp, Lisbeth

Chain and Round Dance Patterns: 3 vols [Illustrated]

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ISBN 13:
9788772891019
author:
Torp, Lisbeth
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Museum Tusculanum Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1979
Pages:
511
Dimensions:
25 x 17.6 x 1.6 cm
Genre:
Anthropology Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£47.30

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Chain and Round Dance Patterns: A Method for Structural Analysis and Its Application to European Material by Lisbet Torp This comprehensive study explores the structural analysis of European chain and round dance patterns, shedding new light on these traditional dances. By developing a method for categorizing these dances according to their basic step patterns, Torp establishes a framework for understanding the underlying principles of these forms. The book is divided into three volumes, each addressing a different aspect of the subject: an introduction to European chain and round dances, a guide to reading and grouping the collected data, and the complete material presented in tables and examples. The study concludes that a series of main categories can be established based on theoretical models suggested by Torp. Through its detailed analysis and categorization, this book provides valuable insights into the world of traditional European dance, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

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