Kathakali: The Art of the non-worldly

by Appukuttan Nair

Kathakali is probably the most fascinating traditional performing art from in India's rich cultural pageant.  The special edition explores this uniquely interpretative dance governed by dramatic dynamics, including an elaborately defined code of body kinetics, which combine with beautifully eloquent gestural representation.

Comprehensively detailed by renowned scholars and artistes are such absorbing stage aspects as the typically stylized make-up, extravagant costumes, and the intricate pattern of music and rhythmic. Lavishly illustrated with visuals that express a powerful language all their own, the book is an invaluable addition to the connoisseur's collection.