The Art of Movement: Rudolf Laban’s Unpublished Writings

The Art of Movement: Rudolf Labans Unpublished Writings provides new insights into the thinking and practice of Rudolf Laban, a pioneer of modern European dance and movement analysis. It includes previously untranslated writings, interviews with family and colleagues, and editorial commentaries, offering a deeper understanding of his work and its significance in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 428 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Art of Movement: Rudolf Labans Unpublished Writings presents fresh insights into the mind and practices of Rudolf Laban, a trailblazing figure in modern European dance and movement analysis. A treasure trove of Labans previously unpublished writings deepens our understanding of his work by offering new perspectives on his thought processes and artistic approaches. In addition to these invaluable primary sources, insightful interviews with Labans family members and colleagues, as well as editorial commentaries, shed light on the profound significance of his life and career. Labans own writings further elaborate on the central themes of his work, including eukinetics, choreutics, lay dance, pedagogy, and dance notation. This indispensable companion to The Laban Sourcebook serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars of modern dance, dance studies, dance history, and movement analysis seeking a deeper comprehension of this influential figure in their field.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032225067