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Hastha prayogaah : vocabulary of hand gestures in Bharatanatyam

Title: Hastha prayogaah : vocabulary of hand gestures in Bharatanatyam / Abhinayaa Centre for Dance presents ; [produced by] K. Lakshman & Kapil Das.
Publication: New Delhi : Jayalakshmi Eshwar, 2006.

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1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

Based on the ancient Indian text "Abhinayadarpanam" illustrates the varied usages of the hasthas (hand gestures in Indian dance) with special reference to the Asamyutha (single hand gestures) and the Samyutha (double hand gestures) and their applications known as Viniyogas (the vocabulary of dance gestures). The film is divided into two sections: the single hand gestures and double hand gestures with each available in two formats: long shots and close-up shots.

Alternative Title

Vocabulary of hand gestures in Bharatanatyam

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"While designed to be used independently, this DVD can also be used in conjuction with the book by the same title by Yayalakshmi Eshwar."
"Interactive DVD lets you choose any gesture for practice."--Container.

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DVD (PAL).

Language (note)

In English and Sanskrit with English subtitles.

OCLC

ocn187148228
187148228
SCSB-8779506

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Columbia University Libraries