Statements (227)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:choreography
gptkb:Dancer |
| gptkbp:art_movement |
gptkb:modernism
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| gptkbp:art_style |
symbolism
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| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:Ballets_Russes
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Ballets_Russes
gptkb:Ballet_Russes |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Order_of_the_Red_Banner_of_Labour
gptkb:Dance_Magazine_Award Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Dance Chevalier of the Legion of Honor |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1889-03-12
March 12, 1889 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Kiev
Kiev, Ukraine |
| gptkbp:born |
March 12, 1889
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Kiev
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| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Kyra_Nijinsky
gptkb:Irina_Nijinsky gptkb:Vaslav_Nijinsky_Jr. gptkb:Vladimir_Nijinsky |
| gptkbp:choreography |
gptkb:Ballets_Russes
gptkb:Petrushka gptkb:Le_Sacre_du_Printemps gptkb:L'_Après-midi_d'un_faune |
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Claude_Debussy
gptkb:Igor_Stravinsky gptkb:Leon_Bakst gptkb:Sergei_Diaghilev |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the development of modern ballet
the integration of music and dance the evolution of dance as an art form |
| gptkbp:contribution |
modern dance
dance history development of modern dance |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
modern dance evolution
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| gptkbp:dance_style |
gptkb:Sleeping_Beauty
gptkb:Swan_Lake gptkb:The_Firebird modern dance |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1950-04-08
April 8, 1950 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:London
gptkb:London,_England |
| gptkbp:died |
April 8, 1950
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:ethnicity |
gptkb:Polish
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:artistic_legacy
gptkb:The_Rite_of_Spring gptkb:The_Afternoon_of_a_Faun breaking traditional ballet norms use of symbolism expressive movements Innovative choreography controversial performances theatrical innovations innovative choreography avant-garde performances Pioneering modern ballet Expressive dance style influence on future choreographers innovative use of space in choreography pioneering role in ballet influence on contemporary dance influencing the development of ballet pioneering ballet techniques psychological themes in dance choreographing for Ballets Russes collaboration with Igor Stravinsky creating a legacy of innovation in dance creating a new language of movement creating iconic roles creating memorable characters in ballet depicting psychological struggles in dance dramatic storytelling through movement exploration of human emotion in dance exploring themes of love and desire impact on the evolution of modern ballet influencing the visual aspects of dance pushing the boundaries of dance revolutionizing ballet aesthetics use of unconventional music exploring the relationship between music and movement |
| gptkbp:famous_person |
gptkb:The_Artist
gptkb:The_Clown gptkb:The_Creator gptkb:The_Dancer gptkb:The_Dying_Swan gptkb:The_King gptkb:The_Prince gptkb:The_Rose gptkb:The_Hero gptkb:The_Queen gptkb:The_Soldier gptkb:The_Poet gptkb:The_God_of_Love gptkb:The_Firebird gptkb:The_Spectre gptkb:The_Lover gptkb:The_Chosen_One gptkb:The_Devil gptkb:The_Pioneer gptkb:The_Jester gptkb:The_Visionary gptkb:The_Faun gptkb:The_Dreamer gptkb:The_Golden_Slave gptkb:The_Innovator The Legend The Icon |
| gptkbp:famous_work |
gptkb:The_Rite_of_Spring
gptkb:Petrushka gptkb:The_Afternoon_of_a_Faun |
| gptkbp:financial_support |
suffered from schizophrenia
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| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Kyra_Nijinsky
gptkb:Vladimir_Nijinsky |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vaslav Nijinsky
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| gptkbp:influence |
dance choreography
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Jerome_Robbins
gptkb:George_Balanchine gptkb:ballet Contemporary dance contemporary dance modern dance dance education postmodern dance dance choreography ballet history choreographers like George Balanchine theatrical dance dance aesthetics choreographers like Martha Graham choreographers like Pina Bausch the aesthetics of contemporary dance the philosophy of dance performance |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Isadora_Duncan
gptkb:Mikhail_Fokine |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Romola_Nijinsky
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:Enrico_Cecchetti
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| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:The_Rite_of_Spring gptkb:The_Firebird gptkb:The_Afternoon_of_a_Faun gptkb:Afternoon_of_a_Faun breaking traditional ballet norms collaboration with composers innovative choreography avant-garde performances physicality in dance dramatic expression in dance The Rite of Spring premiere physicality in performance influence on future generations of dancers avant-garde choreography creating iconic roles dramatic storytelling through movement dramatic expressiveness his controversial works his exploration of themes of sexuality and desire his psychological depth in performances his unique style of movement emotional depth in choreography exploration of sexuality in dance innovative use of music in dance symbolism in dance use of mythological themes in choreography |
| gptkbp:legacy |
expressive movement
influence on contemporary ballet innovative choreography inspired future generations of dancers revolutionized ballet pioneering role in ballet dramatic storytelling in dance pioneering modern ballet considered one of the greatest dancers |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Russian
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| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Père_Lachaise_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:notable_collaborations |
The Afternoon of a Faun with Debussy
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:1913_Rite_of_Spring_riot
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:L'_Après-midi_d'un_faune
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| gptkbp:notable_technique |
expressive movement
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Rite_of_Spring
gptkb:The_Sleeping_Beauty gptkb:The_Nutcracker gptkb:The_Firebird gptkb:Petrushka gptkb:Le_Sacre_du_Printemps gptkb:The_Golden_Cockerel gptkb:The_Faun gptkb:The_Afternoon_of_a_Faun gptkb:L'_Après-midi_d'un_faune gptkb:Afternoon_of_a_Faun gptkb:The_Spectre_of_the_Rose gptkb:Pavillon_d'_Armide gptkb:The_Faun_and_the_Nymphs The Dying Swan (choreography) The Rite of Spring (choreography) The Afternoon of a Faun (choreography) The Ballets Russes productions |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:Dancer |
| gptkbp:personal_life |
had two daughters
married to Romola Nijinsky |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Kiev
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
exhibitions dedicated to his work
biographies written about him documentaries made about his life widely regarded as a genius honored in various dance festivals influential figure in ballet history |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:The_Rite_of_Spring
gptkb:The_Firebird gptkb:Afternoon_of_a_Faun The Rite of Spring in 1913 Petrushka in 1911 The Afternoon of a Faun in 1912 |
| gptkbp:resting_place |
gptkb:Père_Lachaise_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Romola_Nijinsky
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:modern_ballet
expressionism modern dance impressionism |
| gptkbp:year |
died in relative obscurity
lived in asylum |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mikhail_Baryshnikov
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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