{"product_id":"shadow-puppets-of-south-east-asia","title":"Shadow puppets of South-East Asia","description":"\u003cul data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"85\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers \u0026amp; Booksellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardbound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eSubject(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Indological Studies, Epics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eISBN 13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788198236852\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eISBN 10\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8198236856\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eThis extensive collection showcases the shadow puppets of the Wayang from Indonesia, reproduced from the 36 fascicules of \u003cem data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eSerat Padalanan Ringit Purva\u003c\/em\u003e published a century ago. These original works were presented to Professor RaghuVira by President Soekarno of Indonesia in 1951. Wayang is a visual and theatrical form that beautifully depicts episodes from the \u003cem data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"734\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e, and other Javanese compositions, creating an entrancing ambience in the royal courts of Java. According to a Javanese legend, the gods once cast their shadows on a white screen, giving birth to Wayang. This book highlights the shadow puppets used in the portrayal of epic tales, including \u003cem data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eBharatayuddha\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eArjuna-wiwaha\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003ePanji\u003c\/em\u003e romances, as well as Indonesian historical legends such as \u003cem data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eDamarwulan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eGajah Mada\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eDipanagara\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eKartini\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eWith a long introduction covering the history, philosophy, sacred rites, themes, and aesthetics of shadow theatre, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the art form's evolution over the last thousand years. The text also features a comparative study between the shadow puppets of Andhra and Orissa with Indonesian Wayang, highlighting significant aspects of the performing arts. The book presents a jewel-like presentation of this ancient theatrical idiom, cultivated by unlettered minds over centuries, blending cultural sophistication with the vibrancy of traditional performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers \u0026 Booksellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50164647821616,"sku":"DRG.AdityaPrakashan _9788198236852","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/9788198236852.jpg?v=1758625275","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/shadow-puppets-of-south-east-asia","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}