About the Author
Ashish Mohan Khokar is the son of Smt. M. K. Saroja, a veteran Bharatanatyam
Dancer and Guru. He is a seasoned commentator on various dance forms
and was a coordinator for Festivals Of India. He has also authored
several Books on Indian Art and culture.
Product Description
A history of Bharatanatyam, an Indian dance. Over two centuries
Bharatanatyam has evolved from a highly codified style to one affording
the maximum freedom to innovate. No other form has traversed such
a long distance without losing its original content and yet being
a sparkling example of creative evolution in terms of material,
music, costume, etc. Bharatanatyam today ranks as a major cultural
symbol of India.
