CLASSICAL JAVANESE DANCE

The core of this book is an encyclopedia of Javanese terms for individual dance positions and movements, with detailed drawings by Marjolijn Groustra. This is preceded by a discussion of the significance and function of the art of dancing in Javane complemented by lengthy excerpts from treatises written by Javanese specialists, and by a survey of the different genres and choreographies of traditional Javanese dance. The historical dimension is provided by an early-twentieth-century manuscript on Javanese dance from the Mangkunegaran.

About the author

Clara Brakel-Papenhuijzen studied South and Southeast Asian languages and cultures at Leiden University. She is an expert in the field of classical Indian and Indonesian dance and music.

Product details

• Authors: Clara Brakel-Papenhuijzen
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1995
• EAN: 9789067180535
• ISBN: 978-90-6718-053-5
• No. of pages: 252
• Series: Verhandelingen Van Het Koninkl
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art