Folk dances of India : unity in diversity

By:

Narayan, Shovana

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Gurgaon, Shubhi publications 2021.Description: 230 pISBN:

9788182902947

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

CS 793.31954 NAR

Summary: Folk Dances of India is a comprehensive and detailed study of the bewildering diversity of folk dances that forms the landscape of Indian art panorama. The book has a very wide coverage for in addition to discussing a number of folk dance forms pertaining to the various states of India, it also dwells on occasions and themes for folk dances, folk dances as part of folk theatre, associated festivals, formations and patterns, martial arts as well as a discussion on the tribes involved. It encapsulates the ethos and motivations behind celebrations that lead to expression in dance. It also incorporates discussion on the related subjects of use of masks, costumes and puppetry traditions as well as musical instruments that are commonly used by folk artistes in different parts of India. This book will undoubtedly serve as an encyclopedia for Indian Folk Dance Traditions.

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Folk Dances of India is a comprehensive and detailed study of the bewildering diversity of folk dances that forms the landscape of Indian art panorama. The book has a very wide coverage for in addition to discussing a number of folk dance forms pertaining to the various states of India, it also dwells on occasions and themes for folk dances, folk dances as part of folk theatre, associated festivals, formations and patterns, martial arts as well as a discussion on the tribes involved. It encapsulates the ethos and motivations behind celebrations that lead to expression in dance. It also incorporates discussion on the related subjects of use of masks, costumes and puppetry traditions as well as musical instruments that are commonly used by folk artistes in different parts of India. This book will undoubtedly serve as an encyclopedia for Indian Folk Dance Traditions.

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