Bakst Costumes

Leon Bakst book includes 105 high quality reproductions of his greatest masterpieces with title and date.

This book pays tribute to the greatest set designer of the modern era.Viewing theater as a total artwork, Léon Bakst (1866–1924) worked with artists such as Diaghilev, Nijinsky, Cocteau and Stravinsky, transforming modern ballet. Cover available in five different colors.

Léon Bakst (1866-1924) was a painter, illustrator, stage and costume designer. He is universally acknowledged for representing a synthesis of creative energy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bakst travelled widely throughout Europe and in 1890 joined the World of Art journal circle which numbered many artists among its members, the most famous being Benois and Diaghilev. This book illustrates the wealth of Bakst's contribution to the world of theatre and dance. His best known work inc... [Read More]

RAVEL - DAPHNIS ET CHLOE (CHARLES MUNCH) - HYBRID SACD

Leon Bakst (1866-1924) besuchte von 1883 bis 1886 die kaiserliche Kunstakademie in St. Petersburg und begann seine Künstlerkarriere als Illustrator für Zeitschriften. Er setzte sein Studium zunächst in Paris an der Académie Julianfort, kehrte aber 1896nach St. Petersburg zurück und erlangte dort vor allem aufgrund seiner Portraits einen gewissen Bekanntheitsgrad. Zwei Jahre danach gründete Bakst gemeinsam mit Alexander Benois (1870-1960) und Serge Diaghilev (1872-129) die Gruppe Welt der K... [Read More]

8 stars from legendary ballet troupe are shown in costumes from over 20 separate productions. Designers include Chanel, Picasso, Matisse, and others.