Performance in Bali

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Synopsis
Leon Rubin and I Nyoman Sedana, both international theatre professionals as well as scholars, collaborate to give an understanding of performance culture in Bali from inside and out. The book describes four specific forms of contemporary performance that are unique to Bali: Wayang shadow-puppet theatre Sanghyang ritual trance performance Gambuh classical dance-drama the virtuoso art of Topeng masked theatre. These culturally unique and beautiful theatrical events are contextualised within religious, intellectual and social backgrounds to give unparalleled insight into the mind and world of the Balinese performer.
Copyright:
2007

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
176 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781134324200
Related ISBNs:
9780415331319, 9780203392409, 9780415482998
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Leon Rubin and I Nyoman Sedana
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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