History of Natyasastra
- 1st ed.
- New Delhi New Bhartiya Book Corporation 2014
- 379 - 62
The first source is of course the Natyasastra of Bharata, composed or rather compiled around the second century A.D. Description: In thirty six chapter it contains much information regarding various aspects of staging like theatre, instruments, acting, actors, assessment of performances, colours, ornaments and so on.