Bharata Natyam from Temple to Theatre [Hardcover]

Anne-Marie Gaston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1996 | ISBN-10: 8173041466 | ISBN-13: 978-8173041464

Bharat Natyam is currently one of the most popular styles of classical dances in India. Questions on the history of the creation of Bharata Natyam are dealt with by Anne Marie Gaston who provides oral testimony of current perception and direction of Bharat Natyam.

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Seminal work here she traces the origans and evolution of not only the form but of families artist and banis of schools connected with it comprehensive work

Product Details

• Hardcover: 403 pages
• Publisher: South Asia Books (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8173041466
• ISBN-13: 978-8173041464
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,654,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gaston gives great insight, October 11, 2001

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Beth "Crazy, Dancing White Woman" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bharata Natyam from Temple to Theatre (Hardcover)

This book is one of my most well-loved non-fiction books. It is written by a woman who both understands the dance and is able to explain it to outsiders. I got this book when I was just starting to learn dance, and it's given me an invaluable perspective on the origins and meaning of Bharata Natyam. The ancient history of temple dance is fairly small, but the 19th and 20th century information is both copious and vivid. She also does a great job in explaining the components of a formal recital, and other parts of the dance form.