Trenton Hamilton
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
From soaring ballet leaps to the simple swaying at a high school prom, dance is the wedding of movement to music. It is a means of recreation, of communication--for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself. This engaging narrative, with biographical profiles, discusses Western dance as an art form, a folk tradition, and an entertainment spectacle. It examines the wide ranging dance...
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Photography is generally considered to have had its birth in 1839, when Louis-Jacques-Mand Daguerre first revealed his photographic process to the public. Increasingly, cameras have become more automated and electronic over the years. In spite of the increasing sophistication of the equipment, however, the photographer's eye continues to be all-important. Photography remains a unique human act. This compendium focuses on the technology of photography,...