This quote by George Balanchine exemplified his view on the significant role women played in the art of ballet. ... Their production created a huge sensation and brought attention to the public, while significantly changing the art of ballet; their influence still lasts today. Ironically, Ballet Russes refutes Balanchine's claim of ballet being an art form strictly for women as opposed to men. ... As far as form, the dance was graceful, soft, slow, moving, and loving (3.2.5). ... They were looked at as the catalyst in the most popular form of dance during its time. ...

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In Greek they were inspiration from Egyptian art, and over centuries they evolved there unique way of art. Their art captured the human form in a way that was really never seen before and since then was copied throughout centuries. ... Art to them was a form of striving for truth and great feeling, basically meaning they wanted perfection or beauty. ... The form of classical sculpture became fluid and natural and the stylization of the archaic art gave way to realistic figures which emanated the illusion of moving through space. ... Egyptians wanted their art to be stiff and plain. ...

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During the three periods of Greek art, the styles and characteristics of female sculpture greatly changed and evolved. ... There are intricate folds in the garment that form linear patterns along the body's structure. ...

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She began weekly groups, mostly males coming to discuss philosophy, art, literature, theater and more. ... Whoever could speak declared his opinion: about the French Revolution or the rights of women, about the new literature and about love, about the art of acting and about romantic affairs, about Napoleon and about Hegel." ... Rahel kept in correspondence with her friends her entire life, her husband had her letters published in book form after her death. ...

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The most visible element of hip-hop, the most commercially viable, is the art of rap, one enjoyed and performed by both men and women alike. ... The culture defines the word hip-hop as "intelligent movement", "hip" coming from the word "hippie" which signifies to "open your eyes and see", "hop" deriving from the English meaning "movement" (Akala); however, not all forms stayed true to this ideal. ...

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