Author : Rekha Rao
Release : 2009-01-01
Genre : Apsaras in art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 795/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Apsaras in Hoysala Art by : Rekha Rao
Download or read book Apsaras in Hoysala Art written by Rekha Rao. This book was released on 2009-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on Apsaras in Hoysala art with particular reference to the Belur Chennakesava temple is dealt in two parts, viewing apsara as a dancer and a philosopher. Part one is about the dance of apsara, while part two is about the psychological states of awareness levels that are depicted. It is like exploring the external and the internal world of apsaras. Part I deals with the apsara`s skills in dance and dramaturgy, precisely a study of the depiction of Rasas - the sentiments in sculptures, that are viewed through the medium of Natyasastra and Dasarupaka - a treatise on Indian dance, music and dramaturgy. Part I is a study of the superficial aspects like the theme, the posture, the accessories used, the actions of the attendants and so on. Apsaras are viewed as dancers, who deserve to be elevated to the status of permanent guides for the aspect of rasas.