{"product_id":"hand-book-of-indian-classical-dance-terminology-rare-books","title":"Hand book of indian classical dance terminology [RARE BOOKS]","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn India, the arts have followed an oral tradition. This was naturally true of the practical technique of the arts like dance, music, painting and sculpture. Along with, the theoretical principles the arts also have maintained this oral tradition. Many texts have been written by the theoreticians of different eras. All these texts are in either i) Sanskrit or ii) the regional languages. today, in the 20th century, unfortunately, neither is easily understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical technique of dance has maintained a continuity of tradition through the guru-shishya parampara. Those who wish to understand the theoretical aspects of the art of dance, have to go to the ancient texts for clarification. This poses two problems; they must have a good knowledge of the languages, which is quite a tall order and often the books are not available or are out of print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Handbook on \"Indian Classical Dance Terminology' serves as a guide to the student and lover of dance who will have access to the terms important to dance through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sanskrit terms are collected from various technical texts, either dealing with dance exclusively or partially, each term is explained in terms of its etymology, its meaning in different texts and the concerned verses and its contextual usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contemporary seven classical dances have been dealt with in the context of their individual relevant components like technical terms (textual and oral), repertoire, costumes and jewelry, musical instruments etc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45960759607553,"sku":"32SMW4YRL-Used","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/fdmxmd.jpg?v=1737006659","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/hand-book-of-indian-classical-dance-terminology-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}