The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v2.c16.s2.67

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REFERENCES have already been made to certain dancing scenes in the sections of this chapter on Sculpture and Painting.¹ Similar references may also have been made by other contributors to this volume who deal with the cultural and literary activities of the Deccan in the early period. The object of the present note is to familiarize the student with certain phases of dancing as it was actually practised, and as it is shown in the sculpture or painting of the Deccan. The history of Indian dancing based on literature or tradition is, however, not to be found in this essay, and the student must look for it in standard books on the subject.²