Lincoln Kirstein
author
Lincoln Kirstein was an American writer, impresario, and art connoisseur who played a pivotal role in the development of modern dance in the United States. He is most notably recognized as the co-founder of the New York City Ballet alongside George Balanchine. A significant contributor to photography literature, Kirstein wrote influential essays on various artists, including Walker Evans and Henri Cartier-Bresson. His literary output was diverse, ranging from poetry and novels to histories of ballet and memoirs. He was a major patron of the arts, supporting numerous figures in the visual and performing arts throughout his career.[1]
Themes
- Modern Dance
- Art Patronage
- Photography Criticism
Books
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American Photographsauthor
Works by Lincoln Kirstein
- American Photographs (Essay) 1938 · The Museum of Modern Art · book · English Kirstein wrote the seminal introduction/essay for this book.
- What Ballet Is All About: An American Glossary 1959 · Dance Perspectives · book · English
Awards
- 1984 Presidential Medal of Freedom United States Government
- 1985 National Medal of Arts United States Government
References
- Lincoln Kirstein. Wikipedia. 2025 link