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Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (Tr.) |
The Mirror of Gesture |
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| The Mirror of Gesture is the English translation of the Abhinaya Darpana of Nandikesvara which was originally published with a Telugu interpretation by Madabhushi Tiruvenkatachari of Nidamangalam in 1874. The Abhinaya Darpana, according to Nandikesvara, who is a legendary figure, is an abridgement of the Bharatarnava, an exposition on the art of dancing. For those not acquainted with the Indian dramatic technique, it may be difficult to understand the importance of such texts. However, as... |
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Board of Scholars (Tr.) |
The Natya Sastra of Bharatamuni |
$31.49 $18.89 |
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| The Natyasastra deals with the rules relating to theatrical performances, in fact to the science of stage. The science is intended as a guide alike to the poet and the player. The author of this work was Bharata, the sage. It is known as Sutra as it embodies principles set out in a very concise form.
The present work consists of 36 chapters. Bharata divides the work broadly into four sections based on abhinayas or modes of conveyance of the theatrical pleasure, called rasa, is pure and... |
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Adya Rangacharya |
Natyasastra - English Translation with Critical Notes |
$37.99 $22.79 |
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| The Natyasastra is probably one of the earliest and certainly one of the best treatises on Indian Dramaturgy. At the same time, the book available now is not an early one but may be as late as the seventh or eighth century AD.
The authorship is traditionally ascribed to Bharata, the Sage. The eminence of Natyasastra is not that it was the first book on the subject but that it was the first comprehensive treatise on Dance, Drama and Music. Like the Mahabharata, Natyasastra too boasts that What... |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Speeches & Writings of Rukmini Devi Arundale - 2 Volumes |
$31.49 $18.89 |
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| Twin Volume (Vol. I & II) of Rukmini Devi’s speeches and writings on art, culture, animal welfare and theosophical lectures.
The two volumes are packed in a cardboard holder covered with natural dye printed cloth.
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Reginald Massey |
India's Kathak Dance |
$19.49 $11.69 |
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Geeta Chandran |
So Many Journeys |
$196.53 $117.92 |
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| So Many Journeys is Divine reading and enjoyment for anyone interested in dance and movement, Indian culture, and more specifically the exquisite classical Indian dance form, Bharatnatyam. It's every chapter covers different forms of Bharatnatyam such as Anjali-the beginning, and Guru dakshina - the sacred relationship between guru and disciple.
So Many Journeys is comprised of the contemporary writings on Bharatanatyam by the well known dancer... |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Art and Craft of Natural Dyes |
$62.99 $37.79 |
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| The Art and Craft of Natural Dyes is the second research publication of the Craft Education & Research Centre, Kalakshetra Foundation. Containing a wealth of information on natural dyes the book is a result of many years of research and hands-on experience with the craft.
Dye yielding plants with correct botanical identification, actual recipes for the extraction and application of natural dyes are given to make this esoteric craft available to all. Profusely illustrated with many... |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Bharata Kalakshetra Theatre |
$13.49 $8.09 |
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| The Bharata Kalakshetra Theatre is unique, combining “state of art” lighting and sound technology with the Koothambalam traditional temple ambience.
Written by R.V.Ramani, who was associated with the planning and technical aspects of the theatre this is a rare volume containing many interesting details and special features of the Kalakshetra theatre. Hard bound. Printed in full colour on art paper.
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Kalakshetra Brochure |
$6.49 $3.89 |
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| An informative booklet on the Kalakshetra Foundation giving details of courses offered at the Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, list of productions, and details of other constituent units and the schools. Printed in full colour on art paper.
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Maha Pattabhishekam |
$6.49 $3.89 |
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| For the first time a detailed text of the Kalakshetra’s most loved dance drama, in the Ramayana series. Actual verses from the Valmiki Ramayana are given with their meaning and the ragas to which they have been set.
Edited by S.Rajaram, grandson of Mysore Vasudevacharya, who had also composed the music to suit the choreography of Smt.Rukmini Devi. It is an authentic record of this dance drama. First in the series of other dance drama texts to be printed. Colourful pictures of the dance are... |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Photo Biography of Rukmini Devi Arundale |
$78.49 $47.09 |
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| Rukmini Devi was born at the turn of the century when enormous changes were taking place in the political and social history of India.
A born artist with a keen aesthetic approach to life, Rukmini Devi’s remarkable life and the cultural renaissance that she spearheaded is sensitively brought to life through vivid visuals by scholar and art ciritic Dr.Sunil Kothari. Hard bound book with rare photographs printed fully on art paper.
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Kalakshetra Publications |
Rukmini Devi : Bharata Natya |
$66.00 $39.60 |
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| Contents:
Early days, in her own words
The bright star
It all began
Besant School, early days and early plays
Ambassador of the arts
Rukmini Devi's dance: a spiritual mystery
Revival of Bharata Natya
International Academy of the Arts
Guru
Concept of culture
Bharata Natya
A rebel's legacy, a cultural empire
VIPS at Kalakshetra
Weaving designs
Kalakshetra publications
Rukmini Devi on her life and art
Born in a family of scholars and exposed to... |
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Avanthi Meduri (Ed.) |
Rukmini Devi Arundale (1904-1986) : A Visionary Architect of Indian Culture and the Performing Arts |
$25.00 $15.00 |
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| Contents:
Introduction: a critical overview/Avanthi Meduri
A dream run: the story of the Rukmini Devi travelling exhibition/S. Sathyamoorthy
Rukmini Devi as a teacher, guide and mother/Kapila Vatsyayan
Rukmini Devi as a theosophist/Radha Burnier
Rukmini Devi and animal welfare/Chinny Krishna and Maneka Gandhi
Rukmini Devi: the divine dancer/R. Nagaswamy
Rukmini Devi and the vegetarian village/N. Mahalingam
Rukmini Devi: the educator/Sarada Hoffman... |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Sari- the Kalakshetra Tradition |
$30.49 $18.29 |
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| A book which gives detailed information on the history and structure of the Indian handloom industry with specific reference to the South Indian Sari tradition.
Printed fully on art paper with profuse illustrations and rare sari designs.
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, |
Shraddanjali |
$12.99 $7.79 |
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| A small book carrying pen portraits and warm personal anecdotes of the many artists, eminent leaders and thinkers who helped to establish Kalakshetra.
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M.M. Ghosh |
Natyasastra of Bharatamuni : Text with Commentary of Abhinavbharati & English Translation, 3 Vols. |
$222.22 $133.33 |
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| The present edition of the Natya- Sastra of Bharata is reprinted and edited a new form. The English translation of Natya- Sastra by M.M. Ghosh was published hundred years before. It was well received by the scholars at that time and was considered the best. Now, first time with the translation of M.M. Ghosh, along with the abhinava Bharti-the celebrated oldest commentary by erudic scholar for further researches. During one hundred many new editions of Natya-Sastra has been published. Many... |
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Kalaprapoorna Varalakshmi Janapathy |
Splendour of the Classical Dances of Andhra Pradesh |
$112.99 $67.79 |
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| My aim is to present the history, origin, technique and basic principles underlying the dance forms of Andhra Pradesh. A study of the art, architecture and literature through the ages reveals that the art of dance flourished and occupied a special place in the evolution of Andhra place in the evolution of Andhra Culture. "Andhri" style referred to by Bharata in his Natyasastra related to Telugu Land. Popularity of compositions of Kshetrayya, narayana Tundha, and others richly... |
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Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi |
Odissi: An Indian Classical Dance Form |
$78.49 $47.09 |
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| The book is the first one dealing with the historical background, evolution and emergence of Odissi as a classical dance form in India. It traces the development of Odissi from a local ritual of temple dancers (Maharis) in the Jagannath temple and the performance of Gotipuas outside the temple in the 1940's, to the modern day sophisticated internationally acclaimed Odissi dance. The pioneer Odissi dancer Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi has been directly associated with the revival and... |
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K. Kusuma Bai |
Music-Dance and Musical Instruments: During the Period of Nayakas (1673-1732) |
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| We are happy to bring out the English version of Music-Dance Forms and Musical Instruments during the period of Nayakas. This book is a book for scholars interested in learning literature related with ancient Hindu music, dance and musical instruments. This is also an useful publication for personalities who are interested in practicing of ancient Indian music, dance and musical instruments.
This book emphasis ancient culture of South India. The basic fundamentals of... |
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Nandikeśvara. |
Nandikesvara's Abhinayadarpaṇam : A Manual of Gesture and Posture used in Ancient Indian Dance and Drama |
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