Foreword
Preface to Second Edition
Preface to First Edition
Introduction : The Art of Dancing p. 1
Kathakali Srsti (The Genesis of Kathakali)
The Home of Kathakali p. 9
Evolution of Kerala Art p. 19
The Origin of Kathakali p. 34
The Art of Kathakali p. 41
The Technique of Kathakali p. 48
Discipline for the Pupil p. 54
Angikabhinaya (Action of the Limbs)
Symbolism and Gesture p. 61
Mudras p. 71
Physical Attitudes p. 86
Sattvikabhinaya (Emotional Action)
Aesthetics p. 95
Exposition of Moods p. 102
Aharyabhinaya (Action of Make-up, Costume and Stage)
Grooming the Actor p. 109
Grooming the Actor : Make-up p. 114
Costume, Ornament and Head-dress p. 125
Kathakali Stage p. 134
Vacikabhinaya (Action of Rhythm and Music)
Rhythm and Music p. 139
Talas (Time Measures) used in Kathakali p. 146
Abhinaya Pradurbhava (Kathakali Practice)
Enactment of A Dance-Drama p. 153
The Future of Kathakali p. 161
The Summing : Growth and Aesthetics of the Art-Form - by Krishna Chaitanya p. 172
Kathakali Purana (Legends) p. 183
Impressions of Kathakali Plays p. 188
"Nala-Carita" (The Love of Nala and Damayanti) p. 201
Some Kathakali Actors of Note p. 209
Contribution of the Royal Families of Travancore in the Development of Music and Dancing p. 214
"Kathakali" (Transliteration of a Sanskrit Manuscript in Malayalam, "Kathakali", into Devnagiri script) p. 215
Bibliography p. 220
Foot-notes Index p. 223
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