The Indian Drum Of The King-god And The Pakhavaj Of Nathdwara by Paolo Pacciolla, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

The book studies the evolution of the ancient drummá¹daá¹gainto thepakhÄvaj, crossing more than 2, 000 years of history. While focusing on the Nathdwara school ofpakhÄvaj, the author joins ethnographic, historical, religious and iconographic perspectives to argue a multifaceted interpretation of the role and function of thepakhÄvajin royal courts, temples and contemporary stages. Furthermore, he offers the first analysis of the visual and narrative contents of its repertoire. | The Indian Drum Of The King-god And The Pakhavaj Of Nathdwara by Paolo Pacciolla, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters