The Carole A Study of a Medieval Dance (Hardcover, New Ed)

The carole was the principal social dance in France and England from c. 1100 to c. 1400 and was frequently mentioned in French and English medieval literature. However, it has been widely misunderstood by contributors in recent citations in dictionaries and reference books, both linguistic and musical. The carole was performed by all classes of society - kings and nobles, shepherds and servant girls. It is described as taking place both indoors and outdoors. Its central position in the life of the people is underlined by references not only in what we might call fictional texts, but also in historical (or quasi-historical) writings, in moral treatises and even in a work on astronomy. Dr Robert Mullally's focus is very much on details relevant to the history, choreography and performance of the dance as revealed in the primary sources. This methodology involves attempting to isolate the term carole from other dance terms not only in French, but also in other languages. Mullally's groundbreaking study establishes all the characteristics of this dance: etymological, choreographical, lyrical, musical and iconographical.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Robert Mullally
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	172
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-4094-1248-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Dance > Folk dancing Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	1-4094-1248-2
Barcode:	9781409412489

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