| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Nrtta. Natya. Nrtya. -- The spiritual and the performer -- Rhythm divine -- On the other side -- The 'play' of life -- The Guru-Shishya -- Bharatanatyam : the ultimate remedy -- Intangibel Ananda : music, dance and drama |
| Summary |
Presenting an alternative perspective, this book proposes that performing arts forge an emotional bond between the performer and the audience, making the act of performance a therapeutic and restorative experience, and not merely recreational. Studying the life-experiences of six artists, and their unique engagement with three art forms - music, drama and dance - the book highlights the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual effects of performing arts both on the performers and the audience. More importantly, it takes the current understanding of the therapeutic role of arts beyond a defici |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed August 20, 2015) |
| Subject |
Performing arts -- Psychological aspects.
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Performing arts -- Therapeutic use
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Art therapy.
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Art Therapy
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art therapy.
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PERFORMING ARTS -- Reference.
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Art therapy
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Performing arts -- Psychological aspects
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Performing arts -- Therapeutic use
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Vohra, Swasti Shrimali, 1964- author.
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| ISBN |
9781317325727 |
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1317325729 |
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9781317325710 |
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1317325710 |
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9781315656656 |
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1315656655 |
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9781317325703 |
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1317325702 |
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9781138660106 |
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1138660108 |
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