The Mime of Expressions
Anushka Jalan
The Mime of Expressions - New York, Canada Notion Press, Inc. 05 Nov 2018 - 219 Pages Paperback 152 x 229 x 13mm | 349g
What are expressions? Can dance help us to reveal our suppressed emotions? How can dance, especially Bharatanatyam, as an expression help people? This informative book gives a brief insight into the most famous classical dances namely Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Sattriya. Focusing mainly on Bharatanatyam, this book provides an insight into the rich cultural heritage of Indian Mudras and Rasa and Bhava, and the transformative effects of these forms of expression. These aspects of Bharatanatyam give a clear understanding of how a dance form can be used as a source of non-verbal communication to express thoughts and emotions. Weaving a story using various hand, eye and body movements, Bharatanatyam has helped people find their true selves, moving them out of their shells. People have used this dance form as a therapy to overcome depression, giving them positive outlook in life, healing the..
9781644297179
How We Express Ourselves -Art
793.31
The Mime of Expressions - New York, Canada Notion Press, Inc. 05 Nov 2018 - 219 Pages Paperback 152 x 229 x 13mm | 349g
What are expressions? Can dance help us to reveal our suppressed emotions? How can dance, especially Bharatanatyam, as an expression help people? This informative book gives a brief insight into the most famous classical dances namely Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Sattriya. Focusing mainly on Bharatanatyam, this book provides an insight into the rich cultural heritage of Indian Mudras and Rasa and Bhava, and the transformative effects of these forms of expression. These aspects of Bharatanatyam give a clear understanding of how a dance form can be used as a source of non-verbal communication to express thoughts and emotions. Weaving a story using various hand, eye and body movements, Bharatanatyam has helped people find their true selves, moving them out of their shells. People have used this dance form as a therapy to overcome depression, giving them positive outlook in life, healing the..
9781644297179
How We Express Ourselves -Art
793.31