Kaja and Kelod

Balinese Dance in Transition

• Author(s): I Made Bandem, Fredrik Eugene DeBoer,
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Pages: 191
• ISBN_10: 0195804694
  ISBN_13: 9780195804690
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General , Medical / History , Performing Arts / Dance / Folk , Performing Arts / Dance / Regional & Ethnic , Social Science / Customs & Traditions ,

Description:... A comprehensive overview of Balinese dance and theatre, this book presents a description and history of the many genres of Balinese dance. The first full-scale work to appear on the subject since 1938, this study discuses every aspect of Balinese dance--from dances given in the most sacred sanctuaries on the island to those of a secular nature, from the demonic performances ritually performed in dangerous areas to perfromances for tourists. The text is accompanied by copious illustrations and a glossary of terms, and is an essential tool for understanding the beautiful art of Balinese culture. interest . given in e . An epilogue addresses tourist eventstthrough the areas of lesser sanctity writings on the subject, this work explores