Dance of Life: The Mythology, History and Politics of Cambodian Culture
- ISBN-10
- 9812180850
- ISBN-13
- 9789812180858
- Series
- Dance of Life
- Category
- Cambodia
- Pages
- 304
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Author
- Julie B. Mehta
Description
The legacy of Khmer culture and folklore much of it relayed through dance is over 1,000 years old. Nearly destroyed during the genocidal rule of the Khmer Rouge (1975-79), when ninety percent of the Cambodian dancers, along with other creative artists and intellectuals were murdered mercilessly, this art form is currently enjoying a spirited revival. This well-researched work, written with refreshing clarity, is the result of the author's passionate interest in the historical and cross-cultural links this art form has shared with India, Java and the rest of Southeast Asia for many centuries. A decade of detailed study of the art form, a deep understanding of its ancient religious, social and cultural ethos, and a first-hand approach with fascinating anecdotes makes this a highly readable story about the Khmer Culture expressed through Classic dance.
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- 2012-04-22
- 224 pages
- Ebook
- Ohio University Press
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- 1998-04-01
- 412 pages
- Paperback
- University of Hawaii Press
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