Author: Smitha ReddyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dance
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Encyclopaedia of Indian Dances: Great Indian dancers : a biography
Author: Smitha ReddyEncyclopaedia of Indian dances
Author: Smitha ReddyIndia's Dances
Author: Reginald MasseyPublisher: Abhinav Publications
ISBN: 8170174341
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
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.
Some Dancers of India
Author: Susheela MisraPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Encyclopaedia of Indian Dances
Author: Nirupama ChaturvediPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dance
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
This study is an analysis of the presentation of sculptures as fulfilling the dictates of postures defined in the various dance treatises. It also embodies an interlink of textual literary and archaeological sources to prove convincingly the unity of inner and outer in the India tradition
Great Indian Dancers
Author: Smitha ReddyPublisher:
ISBN: 9789350532621
Category : Dancers
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Encyclopaedia of Indian Dances: An introduction to Hindu dancing
Author: Smitha ReddyIndian Dances: Their History and Growth
Author: Rina SinghaPublisher: London : Faber
ISBN:
Category : Bharata natyam
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This book covers the history of the various styles of Indian dancing. It gives a related account of the religious, social, and political factors which influenced their growth and development, with side-lights on the etiquette and mores of Indian society. Many of the legends and myths which form the subjects of the dances are recounted and theories suggested to explain their origins.
Indian Dance
Author: Leela VenkataramanPublisher:
ISBN: 9788123024318
Category : Dance
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature
Author: Amaresh DattaPublisher: Sahitya Akademi
ISBN: 9788126018031
Category : Indic literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1038
Book Description
A Major Activity Of The Sahitya Akademi Is The Preparation Of An Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature. The Venture, Covering Twenty-Two Languages Of India, Is The First Of Its Kind. Written In English, The Encyclopaedia Gives A Comprehensive Idea Of The Growth And Development Of Indian Literature. The Entries On Authors, Books And General Topics Have Been Tabulated By The Concerned Advisory Boards And Finalised By A Steering Committee. Hundreds Of Writers All Over The Country Contributed Articles On Various Topics. The Encyclopaedia, Planned As A Six-Volume Project, Has Been Brought Out. The Sahitya Akademi Embarked Upon This Project In Right Earnest In 1984. The Efforts Of The Highly Skilled And Professional Editorial Staff Started Showing Results And The First Volume Was Brought Out In 1987. The Second Volume Was Brought Out In 1988, The Third In 1989, The Fourth In 1991, The Fifth In 1992, And The Sixth Volume In 1994. All The Six Volumes Together Include Approximately 7500 Entries On Various Topics, Literary Trends And Movements, Eminent Authors And Significant Works. The First Three Volume Were Edited By Prof. Amaresh Datta, Fourth And Fifth Volume By Mohan Lal And Sixth Volume By Shri K.C.Dutt.