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Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929 Creator: Arnold Genthe
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Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929
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Ancient Site Arm Raised Arm Up Hellenistic Kanellos Vassos Praising Vassos Kanellos Ancient Greek Posture
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This evocative photograph, titled "Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece," captures the ethereal beauty and rich history of Greece in the 1920s. Taken by renowned American photographer Arnold Genthe, the image features the Kanellos dance group, led by Vassos Kanellos, performing against the backdrop of ancient ruins. The women, dressed in flowing, colorful costumes, gracefully move and gesticulate, their arms raised and up, as if in praise or admiration of the ancient sites. The setting is an outdoor landscape, with pillars and columns of a ruined temple or amphitheater looming in the background. The group's performance takes place in the sun-drenched, open air, adding to the sense of timelessness and connection to the past. The women's postures and expressions are full of emotion and energy, their costumes a vibrant contrast to the weathered stone and faded colors of the ruins. The photograph, taken as a nitrate negative, is a testament to the enduring allure of ancient Greece and its influence on the arts and culture of the 20th century. The image is a still moment in time, frozen in history, and invites viewers to imagine the stories and traditions that have unfolded at these ancient sites for centuries. This image, from the Library of Congress, is a treasure of heritage art and a reminder of the power of dance and performance to transport us to another time and place.
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