Dancing with the Gods. Indian Encyclopedia

"Dancing with the Gods. Indian Encyclopedia" is dedicated to the immortal and captivating theme of Indian dance - from ancient ritual dances of various tribes to detailed descriptions of classical styles. The author discusses the art of India, its history, epics, and traditions; schools, great masters, and dynasties, the last kings. Topics include: jewelry, ancient weapons, martial arts, and the psychology of beauty. The material is supplemented with useful information about choreography, music, costumes, and decorations (including sewing tips and the selection of necessary attributes), texts from ancient treatises, drawings, photographs, and comments on them.