Astad Deboo : an icon of contemporary Indian dance /
Astad Deboo (1947-2020), widely considered a pioneer of modern dance in India, was globally renowned for his distinctive style, characterized by meditative minimalism, gravity-defying backbends and signature whirls which defined his innovative approach to form and content. In this first biography an...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Seagull Books
[2024].
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| Summary: | Astad Deboo (1947-2020), widely considered a pioneer of modern dance in India, was globally renowned for his distinctive style, characterized by meditative minimalism, gravity-defying backbends and signature whirls which defined his innovative approach to form and content. In this first biography and book-length appreciation of Deboo's work, Ketu H. Katrak unveils the remarkable life, choreography and legacy of this groundbreaking figure in Indian modern dance. |
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| Physical Description: | xxv, 201 pages, [28] pages of color plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-201). |
| ISBN: | 9781803094298 180309429X 9781803094304 1803094303 |