DANC 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Edgar Degas, Carlotta Grisi, Paris Opera Ballet
Document Summary
At its peak in early half of 19th century. Emphasis on strong emotion as a source of aesthetic experience: horror awe, etc. Focus on the sublime, primarily as found in nature. Originality/ genius of the individual artist was valued. Followed by a period of artistic interest in realism, marking a sharp departure from the ideals of. Introduction of pointe shoes (for an otherwordliness), tutus, and shorter skirts. Association of female dancer with ethereal creatures/fantasy (sylphs/fairies) Loss of prestige for male dancers (but not for male choreographers/directors) Influenced by romanticism in other art forms such as literature, music, and painting. La sylphide was created by her father for her (1st ballet performed en pointe) Further shortened ballet skirts to show off pointe work. Known for the lightness of her leaps and jumps (ballon) Seen as fiery and dramatic dancer- especially in la cachuca. Giselle is the only romantic ballet to still be performed today and has remained popular overtime.
