{"product_id":"balinese-dance-drama-music-a-beginners-guide-to-the-performing-arts-of-bali-bonus-online-content-hardcover","title":"Balinese Dance, Drama \u0026 Music: A Beginner's Guide to the Performing Arts of Bali (Bonus Online Content) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eI. Wayan Dibia\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRucina Ballinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBarbara Anello\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the richness and beauty of Bali's many performing art forms.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is a lavishly illustrated introduction to the most popular forms of traditional performing arts in Bali--among the most intricate and spectacular musical and theatrical performances found anywhere. Ideal reading for visitors to the island, as well as anyone interested in Balinese culture, this book presents the history and form of each performance--with 250 watercolor illustrations and full-color photos to aid in identification. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroductory sections discuss how the performing arts are learned in Bali and the basic religious and cultural tenets expressed through the arts. Subsequent chapters describe each form, including Gamelan Gong Keybar, Gambuh, Legong Keraton, Baris, Wayang Kulit and many more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapters include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is Gamelan?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen in Non-Traditional Roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Stories in Balinese Theatre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSacred and Ceremonial Dances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpert authors I Wayan Dibya and Rucina Ballinger discuss how the performing arts in Bali are passed from one generation to the next and the traditional values these performances convey, as well as their place within religious celebrations and how and when the performances are staged. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to including a bibliography and discography, the book is enhanced with over 200 stunning photographs and specially-commissioned watercolor illustrations from artist Barbara Anello.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI Wayan Dibia\u003c\/b\u003e is a choreographer, dancer, and musician. He received his PhD from the University of California in 1992 and a professorship in choreography from the College of Indonesian Arts in Denpasar in 1999. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRucina Ballinger\u003c\/b\u003e is an American educator and lecturer on Balinese culture. A founding member of Gamelan Sekar Jaya, she is an accomplished dancer and performs frequently in Bali and abroad as a dancer and comic. She has lived in Ubud since 1985. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Anello\u003c\/b\u003e is an American artist, writer, and photographer who divides her time between Manhattan and Bali. She has exhibited her paintings and photographs across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Her paintings for \u003ci\u003eBalinese Dance, Drama \u0026amp; Music\u003c\/i\u003e were specially commissioned.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 10.16 x 7.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 20, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769234817312,"sku":"9780804852760","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/54e4693ea713078918e143d563887c7f.webp?v=1780344082","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/balinese-dance-drama-music-a-beginners-guide-to-the-performing-arts-of-bali-bonus-online-content-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}