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Passion and Line

by Howard Schatz, Beverly J. Ornstein, Richard Philp
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Passion and Line
Passion and Line

Captivating dance visual poetry, photographer's adoration.

If you're enchanted by the artistry of dance and the silent poetry of photography, "Passion and Line" could be a mesmerizing experience for you. It's a visual dialogue that celebrates the physique and emotion of dancers through Howard Schatz's lens. Each page would immerse you in a world where movement is immortalized, offering a collaborative spectacle that's as thrilling to the observer as it is a tribute to the performers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Passion and Line

by Howard Schatz, Beverly J. Ornstein, Richard Philp
$16.90 Now $10.90 Save 36%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$77.31  

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ISBN: 9781888001372
Authors: Howard Schatz, Beverly J. Ornstein, Richard Philp
Publisher: Graphis Inc
Date of Publication: 1997-11-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Art
Related Topics: Art and Photography, Photography, Art Design
Goodreads rating: 4.53
(rated by 15 readers)
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Captivating dance visual poetry, photographer's adoration.

If you're enchanted by the artistry of dance and the silent poetry of photography, "Passion and Line" could be a mesmerizing experience for you. It's a visual dialogue that celebrates the physique and emotion of dancers through Howard Schatz's lens. Each page would immerse you in a world where movement is immortalized, offering a collaborative spectacle that's as thrilling to the observer as it is a tribute to the performers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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Tamara Lackey | Amherst Media

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Metre, Rhythm and Verse Form

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