Ida Rubinstein
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Ida Rubinstein is one of the most mysterious and contradictory figures of the theater -artistic life of Russia and Europe of the first half of the 20th century. And to this day, the biography of this outstanding dancer, actress and muse of famous writers and composers is accompanied by myths, rumors, speculations ...
In her dramatic fate, which incorporated the paradoxes and the shock of the era, the triumphs and falls, personal tragedies and universal recognition were intertwined. , readiness for self -sacrifice and devoted friendship, wealth and loneliness. Lev Bakst, who worked with Ida Rubinstein for many years, believed that her work was distinguished by the "talent of an unsurpassed mime" and "rare combination of three arts: literature, painting and music."
The book is addressed to readers interested in the culture and theatrical art of Russia and Europe of the first half of the 20th century
In her dramatic fate, which incorporated the paradoxes and the shock of the era, the triumphs and falls, personal tragedies and universal recognition were intertwined. , readiness for self -sacrifice and devoted friendship, wealth and loneliness. Lev Bakst, who worked with Ida Rubinstein for many years, believed that her work was distinguished by the "talent of an unsurpassed mime" and "rare combination of three arts: literature, painting and music."
The book is addressed to readers interested in the culture and theatrical art of Russia and Europe of the first half of the 20th century