Kathak: Indian Classical Dance Art [Hardcover]

Sunil Kothari (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 234 pages
• Publisher: Abhinav Publications; 1 edition (February 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8170172233
• ISBN-13: 978-8170172239
• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 10.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,911,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, historically accurate book, June 26, 2000

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K. M. Clark (Connecticut, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kathak: Indian Classical Dance Art (Hardcover)

If you are interested in Kathak or just Indian history and culture, this book is for you. A huge hardcover book filled with an abundance of detailed information and fabulous color and b&w photographs. It gives history and good information of each Kathak gharana, including some guru/disciple bio's and lineage of each gharana.

The book shares details on costume, music, and some technical and aesthetic aspects of Kathak movements and footwork. For example, there is a short frame-by-frame photo sequence, with written translation of Pandit Gopi Krishna performing a ghazal. This book is an informative and inspiring must-have for all Kathakers, although it is not a "How-To" book (which would be impossible). Thanks to Amazon.com for obtaining this difficult to locate prize!