The Mogul buildings in Delhi and the Kathak dance of Northern India. The first part of the film studies the architecture of the palaces and forts built by Shah Jehan, the Hall of Audience, the Pearl Mosque and the Red Fort nearby; the second part shows the Kathak dance in this setting.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006598
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Delhi (India)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - India
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)