Vaillat, Léandre Histoire de la Danse.

Series Collection Ars et Historia.

Paris, Plon, [1942].
8vo, front., 190 pp., [39] l.ill.

In original pictorial wrappers.
In good condition, light wear, small tears and losses to spine, minor soiling.

First edition.

This is the most significant work by Léandre Vaillat (1878–1952), a distinguished dance and art critic, essayist, and novelist. The book delves into the evolution of dance, tracing its origins from instinctive movements to its cultural expressions across various regions, including the Orient, the Far East, Greece, and Rome. It further examines the transformation of dance through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, culminating in its progression from courtly traditions to theatrical performances.