The Sterling Book Of Indian Classical Dance

Author : Shovana Narayan
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
ISBN 13 : 8120790782
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sterling Book of INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE written by Shovana Narayan and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India’s rich cultural legacy has been founded on the abiding faith of the Indians in the divine power, whose worship had found expression through dance. ‘Bhakti’ or devotion was the underlying essence of the various dance forms that developed in India. Indian Classical Dances is a unique presentation of the eight classical dance styles – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and Sattriya, through a concise portrayal of the background of each dance form, the salient features, format of presentation, music and costume. The simplistic approach of the narration coupled with the unique collection of photographs, will enable the lay reader to visualise, comprehend and appreciate the diverse dance forms of India.

Author : Shovana Narayan
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9781845571696
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sterling Book of Indian Classical Dances written by Shovana Narayan and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on 2004-12-04 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India's rich cultural legacy has been founded on the abiding faith of the Indians in the divine power, whose worship had found expression through dance. 'Bhakti' or devotion was the underlying essence of the various dance forms that developed in India. Indian Classical Dances is a unique presentation of the eight classical dance styles -- Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and Sattriya, through a concise portrayal of the background of each dance form, the salient features, format of presentation, music and costume. The simplistic approach of the narration coupled with the unique collection of photographs, will enable the lay reader to visualise, comprehend and appreciate the diverse dance forms of India.

Author : Kapila Vatsyayan
Publisher : Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
ISBN 13 : 8123029578
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE written by Kapila Vatsyayan and published by Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. This book was released on 1974 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India is a pioneer in Performing arts. This books deals with five classical dance forms of india in detai, viz., Bharatanatyam,Kathakali,orissi,manipuri and Kathak.

Author : Shubhada Varadkar
Publisher : Krimiga Books, Krimiga Content Development Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 8192570908
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Glimpse of Indian Classical Dance written by Shubhada Varadkar and published by Krimiga Books, Krimiga Content Development Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the book: In India there are several dance forms in vogue and among them seven dance forms Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, and Odissi which are recognize by the majority of scholars and art lovers as classical dance forms. Each of these seven classical dances has a tradition of several thousand years. These seven dance forms have established themselves as classical dance on the basis of historical background, purity, technical complexities, and maturity. Each of the classical style come from a specific region of India and is governed by certain rules. These rules are applied either consciously or instinctively and are governed by Bharat Muni’s “Natyashastra.” These dances are performed adopting specific music.

Author : Shovana Narayan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indian Classical Dance written by Shovana Narayan and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India is the perhaps the only country with eight recognized classical dance forms and these have captured the imagination of people all over the world. This book provides abundant information combined with a study of the magnificence of techniques, presentations, incorporating details on costume and music in each of the eight classical forms.

Author : Reginald Massey
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
ISBN 13 : 8170174341
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book India's Dances written by Reginald Massey and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dances Of India Are Among The Oldest Dance Genres Still Widely Practiced Today. In Recent Years They Have Become Increasingly Known And Appreciated All Over The World. This Book Details The History Of The Several Styles Of Indian Dance And Gives An Account Of The Cultural, Religious, Social And Political Factors Which Influenced Their Growth And Development. There Are Fascinating Side-Lights On The Etiquette And Mores Of Indian Society. Many Of The Myths And Legends Which Form The Subject Matter Of The Dances Are Recounted And Theories Suggested To Explain Their Inspiration And Sources.This Is A Comprehensive Survey For Readers Who Want To Relate The Classical Dances To The Broader Background Of Indian Culture. For Students, Indian And Non- Indian, It Provides Valuable Historic And Technical Information; And For Dance Lovers It Serves As A Guide Telling Them What To Look For In A Performance. There Is, In Addition, An Overview Of India'S Many Folk Dances. The Glossary Of Terms Germane To The Different Styles Is A Useful Adjunct As Is The Bibliography.In The Latter Part Of This Book The Achievements Of Leading Delhi-Based Dancers Are Recorded And, At The Same Time, New Talent Is Readily Recognized.Written By An Acknowledged Authority, India'S Dances Is, Quite Simply, A Defmitive Volume On Some Of This Country'S Most. Enduring Contributions To World Culture.

Author : Mohan Khokar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Traditions of Indian Classical Dance written by Mohan Khokar and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Leela Venkataraman
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 9788174362162
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indian Classical Dance written by Leela Venkataraman and published by Roli Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping look at the magnificene of Indian culture through its varied dance forms, Indian Classical Dance: Tradition in Transition is a tour de force study of the forms, characteristics, challenges and change in traditional dance. Briliant photographs taken by Avinash Pasricha, undoubtedly the master of Indian dance photography, make the book as vibrant as the dances it presents.

Author : Leela Venkataraman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788174369840
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indian Classical Dance written by Leela Venkataraman and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Donovan Roebert
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000260690
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essays on Classical Indian Dance written by Donovan Roebert and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-06-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a wide-ranging collection of essays on Indian classical dance, which include writings on dance appreciation, the criticism, theory and philosophy of dance, as well as some historical and light controversial articles. Also included is a seminal and unique monograph on the contribution of Sanjukta Panigrahi to the development of Odissi. The book approaches the subject from an internationalist point of view and opens up new possibilities for the appreciation of Indian dance in the context of a global intercultural critique. In addition, it is beautifully illustrated with a number of photographs captured by Arun Kumar. It will enrich and provide new ways of understanding for classical Indian dance, both for the dance community and for the general reader.