Bharatanatyam - Eternal India

Author: Ashish Mohan KhokarPublisher: RupaYear: 2002Language: EnglishPages: 80ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171679781 DescriptionOver two centuries Bharatanatyam has evolved from a highly codified style to one affording the maximum freedom to innovate. The journey of the dance from the temple to the proscenium is a fascinating story. No other from has traversed such a long distance without losing its original content and yet being a sparkling example of creative evolution in terms of material, music, costume, etc. Bharatanatyam today ranks as a major cultural symbol of India. The heritage, the histrionics, the pioneers, prodigals and prima donnas of this dance form are what this book celebrates.Bharatanatyam is synonymous with Bharat – India- which dances to the eternal sounds of the drums of the universe. In that the dance is like Time, a performance without end or beginning.ETERNAL INDIA SERIESThe cultural expression of India is as varied in style as it is in form and this is due partly