Items related to Classical Dance and Theatre in South-East Asia
This lavishly illustrated book provides an introduction to the rich traditions of Southeast Asian dance, theater, and puppet theater. The author focuses mainly on classical traditions that are still performed, and separate chapters look at Burma, Thailand, Java, and Bali. Miettinen also considers the disappearing traditions in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Laos, and discusses Chinese theater in Southeast Asia and Chinese-influenced theater in Vietnam.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
"The book reads well and is clear and informative....The author has obviously spent a great deal of time on her research. This study of classical dance and theatre makes all too apparent how much a companion volume, or volumes, are now needed to cover the folk aspect of dance and theatre in South-East Asia."--Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies
Jukka O. Miettinen is at Finnish universities and the Theatre Academy.
Review:
"The book reads well and is clear and informative....The author has obviously spent a great deal of time on her research. This study of classical dance and theatre makes all too apparent how much a companion volume, or volumes, are now needed to cover the folk aspect of dance and theatre in South-East Asia."--Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0195885953
- ISBN 13 9780195885958
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages228
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Classical Dance and Theatre in South-East Asia
Published by
Oxford University Pres
(1993)
ISBN 10: 0195885953
ISBN 13: 9780195885958
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition in hardcover with dust jacket. The jacket has one tear, edge creasing, some sunning to the spine. Fine/Very Good. Seller Inventory # 263609
Buy Used
US$ 37.46
Convert currency
Classical Dance and Theatre in South-East Asia
Published by
Oxford University Press, Singapore/ New York
(1992)
ISBN 10: 0195885953
ISBN 13: 9780195885958
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Color illustrated boards; matching dj with yellow lettering. Mylar cover. xx + 175 pp. bw illustrations with several in color. This lavishly illustrated book provides an introduction to the rich traditions of South-East Asian dance, theatre, and puppet theatre. In South-East Asia, as elsewhere in Asia, it is often not possible to draw a clear line between dance and theatre. Most theatrical forms are performed by dance movements or with dance-like gestures to the accompaniment of music. South-East Asian theatre is also characterized by the interaction of puppet theatre and living theatre which have their roots firmly in history. The movements and gestures of dancer-actors, the stories and their specific language, the musical instruments, and the elaborate costumes and masks can be hundreds or even thousands of years old. The book focuses mainly on classical traditions which are still performed, and separate chapters are devoted to Burma, Thailand, Java, and Bali. Malaysia, Cambodia, and Laos, where the classical traditions have partly disappeared or where performances incorporating these are now difficult for outsiders to see, are also referred to. Because South-East Asia has a significant Chinese population with its own theatrical traditions, Chinese theatre in the region and the Chinese-influenced theatre of Vietnam are discussed separately. VG/VG (Ex-library with stamps and labels on spine, inside front and rear covers, ffep and block. Pages are otherwise very clean and clear.). Seller Inventory # 158643
Buy Used
US$ 50.00
Convert currency
Seller Image
Classical Dance and Theatre in South-East Asia
Published by
Oxford University Press, Oxford
(1992)
ISBN 10: 0195885953
ISBN 13: 9780195885958
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hard bound. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First. This lavishly illustrated book provides an introduction to the rich traditions of South-East Asian dance, theatre, and puppet theatre. In South-East Asia, as elsewhere in Asia, it is often not possible to draw a clear line between dance and theatre. Most theatrical forms are performed by dance movements or with dance-like gestures to the accompaniment of music. South-East Asian theatre is also characterized by the interaction of puppet theatre and living theatre which have their roots firmly in history. The movements and gestures of dancer-actors, the stories and their specific language, the musical instruments, and the elaborate costumes and masks can be hundreds or even thousands of years old. The book focuses mainly on classical traditions which are still performed, and separate chapters are devoted to Burma, Thailand, Java, and Bali. Malaysia, Cambodia, and Laos, where the classical traditions have partly disappeared or where performances incorporating these are now difficult for outsiders to see, are also referred to. Because South-East Asia has a significant Chinese population with its own theatrical traditions, Chinese theatre in the region and the Chinese-influenced theatre of Vietnam are discussed separately. 175 pp., 117 b&w and 40 colour plates, 9 line drawings. Very slight discolouration of endpapers; otherwise a new/unread copy. Size: 25 x 19 cm. Seller Inventory # 001825
Buy Used
US$ 45.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Classical Dance and Theatre in South-East Asia
Published by
Oxford University Press
(1993)
ISBN 10: 0195885953
ISBN 13: 9780195885958
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Seller Inventory # M00195885953-G
Buy Used
US$ 55.72
Convert currency
Stock Image
CLASSICAL DANCE AND THEATRE IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA.
Published by
Oxford University Press, Oxford
(1992)
ISBN 10: 0195885953
ISBN 13: 9780195885958
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Large 8vo. pp xx, 175. Colour illustrated dust jacket with orange and grey lettering. Original publisher's printed boards with same image as dust jacket. Illustrated throughout in black and white and colour. ISBN: 0195885953 Embossed ownership stamp of John Michael Blundall (1937 2014), British puppet-maker, theatre director and collector. Otherwise very good indeed in very good+ dust jacket. Seller Inventory # C55628
Buy Used
US$ 64.58
Convert currency
Seller Image
Classical Dance and Theatre in South-East Asia
Published by
White Lotus Press, Singapore
(1992)
ISBN 10: 0195885953
ISBN 13: 9780195885958
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. Classical Dance and Theatre in South-East Asia. Book. Seller Inventory # I8080
Buy Used
US$ 70.95
Convert currency
Stock Image
Classical Dance and Theatre in South-East Asia
Published by
Oxford University Press
(1992)
ISBN 10: 0195885953
ISBN 13: 9780195885958
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:0195885953. Seller Inventory # 9972053
Buy Used
US$ 80.83
Convert currency
Stock Image
Classical Dance and Theatre in South-East Asia
Published by
Oxford University Press
(1993)
ISBN 10: 0195885953
ISBN 13: 9780195885958
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_358218486
Buy Used
US$ 122.10
Convert currency
Seller Image
Classical Dance and Theatre in South-East Asia
Published by
Oxford University Press, Singapore
(1993)
ISBN 10: 0195885953
ISBN 13: 9780195885958
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 175pp. Tight copy in mylar-protected dust jacket. Oversized. Seller Inventory # 058688
Buy Used
US$ 125.00
Convert currency