Download or read book The Ballets Russes and the Art of Design written by Alston W. Purvis and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ballets Russes was unmistakably influential in its time, and its impact can still be seen in contemporary set and costume design, music, dance, choreography, and more--and with the 100th anniversary of its formation in 2009, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in today's wide-ranging arts scene.