Dance Dialects India by Ragini Devi (17 results)

Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788120806740 N.A.

4° 227 S., zahlreiche Abbildungen/numerous illustrations, Originalleineneinband (publisher's cloth binding), gutes Exemplar (fine), Sprache: englisch.

Condition: New. pp. xiv + 234, Frontispiece, Figures Maps.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction-desideratum. 1. The dance in ancient India. 2. Tandava-the classical dance form 3. Symbolism and gesture. 4. The Devadasis of South India. 5. Bharata Natya -the dance of the Devadasis. 6. Poetry of the hands. 7. Dance-drama-Andhra and Tamilnad. 8. The theatre in the temple. 9. The Kathakali theatre. 10. Kathakali dance and mime. 11. Krishnanattam dance-drama. 12. The dance of Mohini. 13. Festivals of the Goddess Bhagavati. 14. The holy diagrams. 15. The Yakshagana drama of Karnataka. 16. The dance in ancient Orissa. 17. Orissi dance-plastic movements and repertoire. 18. The Chhau dance of Seraikella. 19. Kathak dance. 20. The dances of Manipur. 21. Folk Rhythms and plays. Conclusion-fruitage. Appendices I, II, III. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. "Shrimati Ragini Devi was an accomplished exponent of the Indian classical dance and an authority on the living forms of the art and its traditions. She presented a comprehensive, revealing and enlightening account of the classical Indian dance in this fascinating and eminently readable book. Dance Dialects of India aims at creating a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Indian dance and its cultural environment in India. The book is addressed to the general reader, dancer, and connoisseur, interested in the arts and traditions of India, where regional forms of dance rituals, dance-drama, folk dance, and classical dance forms have existed for centuries as an essential part of sacred rites and festivals, and as a classical art patronised and practised by the royalty. The book is profusely and exquisitely illustrated with more than two hundred photographs. Shrimati Ragini Devi devoted her life to the classical dance of India, and achieved wide recognition in India and the west. She took it upon herself to interpret Indian dance and song to the west and made her debut in New York, accompanied by Hindu musicians. Not satisfied with mere success in the USA and imbued with a spirit of creative activity Ragini Devi returned to India and studied traditional dance and dance-drama which were fast becoming a lost art. Ragini Devi's career in India was unique in the annals of art. She was the first to rediscover Kathakali dance-drama hidden in obscurity, and presented this art and other classical and provincial dances in her performances throughout India, evoking national interest in a declining art. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The front board has been bent to the point it has caused a long crack. ( a long tear ) but still in one pieceClean with no highlighting or marks inside. 225 pages plus the bibliography.We will state signed at the description section. we confirm they are signed via email or stated in the description box. - Specializing in academic, collectiblle and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.…

Condition: New. pp. xiv + 234, Maps, Index 3rd Revised Edition.

Condition: New. pp. xiv + 234, Abbreviations Acknowledgements.

Hardcover. Condition: used/Good. No Jacket. 227 Pages. Some Mounted Plates. Illustrated. Original Cloth With Light Wear.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1050grams, ISBN:070690057X.…

Condition: Good. dw. 29cm. 227pp.

Hardcover. ivory cloth w/ red printing & red spine printing. illustrated pastedowns & endpapers. 227 pgs w/ bw & color-tipped in plates. red & yellow illustrated dustjacket. A very nice history and journey into the art and symbolism of the dance rituals of India. Good. marks & wear to cloth. indent to cover edge. corners curled. spine end bumped. front pastdown/hinge masking tape repaired; hinge firm. clean interior. dustjacket has edge-wear; rubbing & tears to corners; spine ends rubbed.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Dance Dialects of India.

WHITE BUCKRAM CLOTH. Condition: FINE-. NEAR FINE-. *FIRST EDITION*. TIPPED IN COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS AND BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS. THE DUST JACKET HAS A FEW MINOR CHIPS AND TEARS AND IS VERY PRESENTABLE IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER. Size: QUARTO.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Acceptable. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. Tear in fabric at top cover spine. Some marking due to age on pages, but overall book remains in good condition considering age. With Dust Cover. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Condition: Fine. WLB00100985.

Pleine soie éditeur avec rhodoïd. Abondantes illustrations en noir et contrecollées en couleurs. Bel ouvrage. L'auteur a possédé une troupe de ballet indien. Langue: 1. . 22 X 28 cm.. sans date, (illustrator). jpg.