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Routledge Kathakali Dance-Drama - Kerala Performing Arts Book

Name: Routledge Kathakali Dance-Drama - Kerala Performing Arts Book
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Explore the vibrant world of Kerala's traditional dance-drama with this landmark volume from Routledge. Kathakali Dance-Drama offers a comprehensive introduction to this distinctive art form from South-West India, providing insights into how these performances bring traditional Indian epics to life. Through the stories of heroes, heroines, gods, and demons, readers can learn about the deep cultural roots of this expressive medium. This book examines how Kathakali reaches new audiences across India and the West. It provides a detailed look at the art form's reception and discusses the implications of Keralan politics on these performances. The text also includes two specific cases of controversial Kathakali experiments, offering a balanced view of the evolution of this tradition. As an anthology, this volume includes four Kathakali plays that have been translated from actual performances into English. This makes the complex narratives accessible to students, researchers, and enthusiasts of performing arts and Indian culture alike. Whether you are studying dance history or exploring South Asian traditions, this book serves as an essential guide to one of India's most colorful performing arts.

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Provides a comprehensive introduction to the colorful dance-drama traditions of Kerala in South-West India.

Includes four translated Kathakali plays taken directly from actual performances to ensure authentic storytelling.

Examines the reception of Kathakali as it reaches diverse audiences throughout India and the Western world.

Offers detailed analysis of how Keralan politics impact the practice and presentation of these traditional performances.

Discusses controversial experiments within the art form to provide a well-rounded perspective on its evolution.

Explores traditional Indian epics through the characters of gods, demons, heroes, and heroines.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 041513109X
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Dance > Genres > Folk & Regional
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 04 November 1999
Listed Since: 28 December 2006

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