RARE BOOK Polish Folk Costumes for Stage & Dance hotsell - London 1953 | Poland performance art choreography design | goral Lowicz Krakow theater
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Book Title: Polskie Ubiory Ludowe na Scenie
Translation: Polish Folk Dress for the Stage
Author: Irena Karpinska
Language: Polish
Published: London, UK - 1953
Condition: Very Good Condition - light wear
Format & Size: Softcover - 4.75" x 7.25"; 188 pages
Description: Scarce book published in Polish in London detailing the regional folk costumes of Poland and their use in stage performances. A surprisingly interesting publication for anyone interested in Polish folk dress with nice illustrations and information about the five regions most commonly represented by dance groups at the time of publication (Lowicz, Goral, Krakow, Silesia, and Kurpie). The author makes a useful distinction between authentic village clothing and stylized stage versions and gives the reader information to make choices based on aesthetic and presentation needs.
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