Ballet developed in the 15th and 16th centuries from the performances held at Italian and French royal courts, as well as from dance-based social games. At that time, it was not yet an independent art form. Stage dance, similar to theater, was long reserved for men. In 1661, Louis XIV founded the Académie Royale de danse in Paris. During this period, ballet underwent significant development and began to be performed increasingly by professional dancers, separating dance from courtly ceremonies. From 1681 onwards, women were also allowed to dance publicly here. This beautiful photo book showcases 40 carefully selected, colorful images in a large square format. The booklet is over twenty centimeters tall and equally wide, featuring a flexible cover. It makes a perfect gift, but one can also wonderfully immerse themselves in the world of these fantastic photographs. - Square picture book with 40 motifs - Exceptional, meticulously selected images by professional photographers - This affordable book is printed in an environmentally friendly manner in Europe - The entire area is utilized for the images - Lightfast printing on matte paper - You can cut out your favorite motifs, frame them, and hang them on the wall. Sustainability can be fun! - The perfect gift idea: whether for a birthday, Christmas, or as a small gesture in between.