Masquerading Sophistication
Fancy Dress Balls of Britain's Raj
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11943535 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Bradley Shope (Schlumberger (Ireland), corresponding author) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 375-392 |
| Publication date | 2011-08-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Imperial & Commonwealth History (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0308-6534 • E-ISSN: 1743-9329 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03086534.2011.598741 |
| OpenAlex | W1968658999 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 13 |
Masquerade balls were a popular form of social entertainment for the British colonial establishment in India. This article uncovers the distinguishing features of these masquerade dances from the middle eighteenth century to the late nineteenth century through an investigation of contemporary reviews and personal diaries. It explores the anti-parochial nature of masquerade dances, suggests that masquerades in the context of India were inherently transnational in scope and design, and reveals symbolic meanings inherent in masks, costumes, and ballroom decor. Ultimately, this exploration broadens our understanding of the socio-musical activities of Britain's Raj, and identifies the complex matrix of historical and cultural reference points that imbued balls with witty sophistication and displays of discriminating knowledge
Aesthetics · Archaeology · Art · Colonialism · Context (archaeology · Entertainment · Musical · Sophistication · Visual arts · Diversity and Impact of Dance · History · Philippine History and Culture · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,21 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2020 (9) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |