Bali: Sekala & Niskala: Essays on Religion, Ritual, and Art by Fred B. Eiseman (

Description: Bali: Sekala & Niskala by Fred B. Eiseman The best book on Bali for the serious visitor...Has the freshness of personal experience. - Dr. Hildred Geertz, author of Kinship in Bali and Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In Bali, what you see-sekala-is a colorful world of ceremony, ritual, dance, and drama. What you dont see what is occult-niskala-is the doctrine underlying the pageants, the code underlying the rites, and the magic underlying the dance. In this book, author Fred Eiseman explores both tangibles and intangibles in the realm of Balinese religion, ritual, and performing arts. The essays collected here topics ranging from Hindu mythology to modern gamelan music. Eisemans approach is that of a dedicated reporter in love with his subject-he has the knowledge and patience to explain the nearinfinite permutations of the Balinese calendar, and yet he is still moved by the majesty of the great Eka Dasa Rudra ceremony. The authors 28 years experience on the island shows and this book rewards close reading-even by the most seasoned students of Balinese culture.The best book on Bali for the serious visitor...Has the freshness of personal experience. - Dr. Hildred Geertz, author of Kinship in Bali and Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University Author Biography Fred Eisemans 28 years of experiences in Bali and his love of Balinese culture prompted him to write this book. Long Description In Bali, what you see--sekala--is a colorful world of ceremony, ritual, dance, and drama. What you dont see what is occult--niskala--is the doctrine underlying the pageants, the code underlying the rites, and the magic underlying the dance. In this book, author Fred Eiseman explores both tangibles and intangibles in the realm of Balinese religion, ritual, and performing arts. The essays collected here topics ranging from Hindu mythology to modern gamelan music. Eisemans approach is that of a dedicated reporter in love with his subject--he has the knowledge and patience to explain the near-infinite permutations of the Balinese calendar, and yet he is still moved by the majesty of the great Eka Dasa Rudra ceremony. The authors 28 years experience on the island shows and this book rewards close reading--even by the most seasoned students of Balinese culture. The best book on Bali for the serious visitor...Has the freshness of personal experience. -- Dr. Hildred Geertz, author of Kinship in Bali and Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University Details ISBN0804840989 Publisher Tuttle Publishing Language English ISBN-10 0804840989 ISBN-13 9780804840989 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Short Title BALI SEKALA & NISKALA Illustrations Yes DEWEY 959.86 Imprint Tuttle Publishing Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780945971030 Subtitle Essays on Religion, Ritual, and Art UK Release Date 2009-10-10 NZ Release Date 2009-10-10 US Release Date 2009-10-10 Author Fred B. Eiseman Pages 392 Publication Date 2009-10-10 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-09-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151290311;

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