ALEXEY BRODOVITCH

Alexey Brodovitch's Ballet published in 1945 is one of the most legendary of photobook masterpieces. While already established as a leading influential art director and graphic designer, Brodovitch turned his photographic talents towards rehearsals and performance s of ballet companies visiting New York stages. Shot in 35mm and disregarding traditional conventions of good technique, Brodovitch pushed the boundaries of description to create a panorama of images that perfectly captures the motion and spirit of dance