The Mirror of Gesture: Being the Abhinaya Darpana of Nandikesvara (1917) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781498167574)

The Mirror of Gesture is a book that explores the art of Indian classical dance through the lens of the Abhinaya Darpana, a treatise on the subject written by Nandikesvara in the 2nd century CE. The book is a translation of the Abhinaya Darpana from its original Sanskrit to English, and it provides a comprehensive guide to the various mudras (hand gestures) and expressions used in Indian classical dance. The book also includes detailed explanations of the different types of dance, such as the nritta (pure dance) and the abhinaya (expression), as well as the various elements that make up a performance, such as music, rhythm, and costume. The Mirror of Gesture is an essential resource for anyone interested in Indian classical dance or the history of dance in general.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Nandikesvara
ISBN-10: 1498167578
ISBN-13: 9781498167574
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/07/2014
Pages: 78
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d