<I>Rabindranath Tagore's Drama in the Perspective of Indian Theatre</i> maps Tagore's place in the Indian dramatic/performance traditions by examining unexplored critical perspectives on his drama such as his texts as performance texts; their exploration in multimedia; reflectio…
'Rabindranath Tagore's Drama in the Perspective of Indian Theatre' examines Tagore's plays from the viewpoint of Indian dramatic/performance traditions, locating him as a playwright, performer and director in the panoramic continuum of Indian dramatic/performance traditions.
"This book foregrounds the subjectivity of acting women amidst violent debates on femininity and education, livelihood and labour, sexuality and marriage. It looks at the emergence of the stage actress as an artist and an ideological construct at critical phases of performance p…
Performance tradition in India
by Avasthī, Sureśa, National Book Trust
fromIndia, the land and the people
Comprehensive account of various art forms as practiced in different parts of India.
Performance tradition in India
by Avasthī, Sureśa, National Book Trust
fromIndia, the land and the people
Comprehensive account of various art forms as practiced in different parts of India.
This book sets out from the question: why have so many western theatre workers come to India and what were they looking for? What is it that seemed to be lacking in western performance and understanding of the nature and function of theatre? Locating Indian theatre as a major si…
"This volume explores the constitutive role played by space in the performance of Kutiyattam. The only surviving form of Sanskrit theatre, Kutiyattam is distinctive in terms of its performance conventions and its unique culture of extensive elaboration and interpretation. Drawin…
"This volume explores the constitutive role played by space in the performance of Kutiyattam. The only surviving form of Sanskrit theatre, Kutiyattam is distinctive in terms of its performance conventions and its unique culture of extensive elaboration and interpretation. Drawin…
Performing artistes in ancient India
by Iravati
fromNew vistas in Indian performing arts
Performing artistes in ancient India
by Iravati
fromNew vistas in Indian performing arts
"An adaptation of Shakespeare's plays as a basis of critical exploration of identity formation in India. Even while a conscious dismantling of colonization was happening since the 19th century, the Indian literati, intellectuals, scholars and dramaturges were engaged in deconstr…
Even while a conscious dismantling of colonization was happening since the 19th century, the Indian literati, intellectuals, scholars and dramaturges were engaged in deconstructing the ultimate icon of colonial presence - Shakespeare. This book delves into what constitutes India…