The Culture of IndiaKathleen Kuiper Manager, Arts and Culture Heir to a diverse array of traditions, the Indian subcontinent boasts customs that are distinguished by a constant juxtaposition of the ancient and the modern. The omnibus culture that has resulted from a rich history reflects an accommodation of ideas from across the globe and over time. This inviting narrative examines the tapestry of major events and beliefs that imbue everyday Indian life with vitality, and it presents the remarkable achievements in writing and the arts that have influenced individuals throughout the world. |
Contents
Classical Music | 18 |
The Peoples of India | 21 |
Festivals and Holidays | 48 |
Womens Religious Practices | 102 |
Visual Arts | 110 |
Hinduism and the World Beyond | 117 |
OTHER INDIGENOUS INDIAN | 122 |
Sects and Other Groups 141 | 141 |
Indian Painting | 222 |
INDIAN MUSIC | 240 |
Nonclassical Music of the Cities | 244 |
Medieval Period | 252 |
Rhythmic Organization | 258 |
Interaction with Western Music | 265 |
Classical Dance | 271 |
Folk Dance | 279 |
Suffering Impermanence and NoSelf | 164 |
The Demise of Buddhism in India | 170 |
Indian Visual Arts | 184 |
Indian Sculpture | 190 |
Sculpture in the Round | 203 |
DanceTraining Centres | 285 |
INDIAN ARCHITECTURE | 296 |
Modern Period | 327 |
For Further Reading | 333 |
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