Krishna in Performing Arts.
by Narayan, Shovana.
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BookPublisher: Gurgaon: Shubhi, ©2007Description: 180p.ISBN: 81-8290-042-5.Subject(s): Krishna -Hindu deity . Performing arts - IndiaDDC classification: 790.220954 Dissertation note: This volume, Krishna in Performing Arts is 'one of its kind' for it is a monumental work that present a detailed exposition of the multi-faceted influence of Krishna in the field of performing arts. He has influenced poses and stances of dance forms; he has been associated with 'raas', maharas' and the 'madan bhramari', he caused development and evolution of whole genre of dance theaters , operas , classical dance forms , ballads, music forms, rituals , make-up and costumes associated with performing arts, floor art, as well as cloth painting that are unique in presentation , content and devotion.
This volume with its detailed exploration, exhaustive information and liberal use of photograph is a must for all. There are several interesting nuggets of information that are not to be found in other books on Krishna, including a comparative glimpse intro the attributes of Shiva and Krishna , the two principal deities of performing arts.
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This volume, Krishna in Performing Arts is 'one of its kind' for it is a monumental work that present a detailed exposition of the multi-faceted influence of Krishna in the field of performing arts. He has influenced poses and stances of dance forms; he has been associated with 'raas', maharas' and the 'madan bhramari', he caused development and evolution of whole genre of dance theaters , operas , classical dance forms , ballads, music forms, rituals , make-up and costumes associated with performing arts, floor art, as well as cloth painting that are unique in presentation , content and devotion.
This volume with its detailed exploration, exhaustive information and liberal use of photograph is a must for all. There are several interesting nuggets of information that are not to be found in other books on Krishna, including a comparative glimpse intro the attributes of Shiva and Krishna , the two principal deities of performing arts.
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