- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Interlink Books; 2nd edition (2 Feb 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1566563003
- ISBN-13: 978-1566563000
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 23.6 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,253,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'Serpents of the Nile' seeks to explain how female Arabic dance has evolved from its pagan origins and how it has influenced - and been influenced by - European culture. It also comments on how Arabic dance has been misinterpreted by Western society and, on how present-day dancers are trying to re-educate audiences and repair the dance to its rightful place as a sensual expression of life - not a lascivious cabaret act. The book contains a host of wonderful illustrations mostly drawn from a Western perspective, that convey the fascination Western culture has long held for the 'mystic' East and its seemingly exotic and unhibited dance forms. The illustrations - both paintings and photographs - also serve as good reference material for costuming purposes and, as such, are useful for students of the dance or theatrical costumiers.
Whilst there does seem to be a focus on the inherent sensuality of the dance and its effect on Western viewers, the publication does seek to restore the image of the dance to a respectable artform and, to help readers understand the ancient origins of a dance that never ceases to relinquish its hold on the imagination and psyche of both occidental and oriental audiences.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Serpent of the Nile" may on first glance seem expensive...but it is in fact a comprehensive history of the origins and meaning of bellydance. It is well illustrated with many photos beautiful photos that are helpful if you are making an authentic costume. A bellydancers bible, this book is well worth the cost.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read this book many, many years ago, and it lead me to start dancing. I now give talks and demos, and find it invaluable as a reference work, and source of pictures.It has lovely illustrations. It is such an interesting subject, I am surprised there aren't more scholarly books on the subject.
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By the authors own volition this text is a coffee table book, and is the only concerted effort to bring a large collection of Orientalist paintings of the Arab dance together. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bobby Moon
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This is one of the most interesting books about Oriental Dance and dancers. There isn't so much written about this subject as it seems to be mainly an oral and practise... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Helen Oates
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