Kathaka: The Tradition; Fusion and Diffusion (Series: New Vistas in Indian Performing Arts 9) by Ranjana Srivastava - 2008

D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., 2008. First edition. Hardcover. New. 19 x 25 cm. The book traces the history of Kathaka from ancient to the medieval period: its origin and continuous evolution in a struggle for existence through a process involving fusion, diffusion and adaptation. It studies its etymological meaning in a painstaking effort which involves a discussion on the influence of Kathakya Acarya, Sage Katha and the generic similarities between Rasalila, Hallisaka, Carcari, Rasa, and present-day Kathaka. It shows that Kathaka has as ancient origin and is an indigenous Indian dance. It deals with the three distinct sections that form the present-day Kathaka. Surveying a host of religious and secular literature including the Natyasastra, the Abhinaya Darpana and the Sangita Ratnakara and referring to sculptural reliefs from temples and illustrations from manuscripts including the the Akbar-Nama, it undertakes a detailed and illuminating study of gestures, postures, movements and stances of Kathaka An attempt to help readers gain a better insight into the Kathaka dance, the volume will interest practitioners and lovers of classical dance forms of India. Printed Pages: 288. Kathaka: The Tradition; Fusion and Diffusion (Series: New Vistas in Indian Performing Arts 9)Ranjana Srivastava9788124604731