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Kathakali in 1min. :KeralaViews.com
Kathakali www.KeralaViews.com Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama ...
published: 14 Jan 2012
author: DazzlingKerala
Kathakali in 1min. :KeralaViews.com
Kathakali www.KeralaViews.com Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. It originated in the country's present day state of Kerala during the 17th century and has developed over the years with improved looks, refined gestures and added themes besides more ornate singing and precise drumming. Kathakali originated from a precursor dance-drama form called Ramanattam and owes it share of techniques also to Krishnanattam. The word "attam" means enactment. In short, these two forerunning forms to Kathakali dealt with presentation of the stories of Hindu gods Rama and Krishna. Ignoring the first phase when it was Ramanattam, Kathakali had its cradle in Vettattnad. Here Vettathu Thampuran, Kottayathu Thampuran and many dedicated artists like Chathu Panicker laid foundations for what is known as Kathakali now. Their efforts were concentrated on the rituals, classical details and scriptural perfection. Kathakali also shares a lot of similarities with Krishnanattam, Koodiyattam (a classical Sanskrit drama existing in Kerala) and Ashtapadiyattam (an adaptation of 12th-century musical called Gitagovindam). It also incorporates several other elements from traditional and ritualistic art forms like Mudiyettu, Thiyyattu, Theyyam and Padayani besides a minor share of folk arts <b>...</b>
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Kathakali 3: Dance
Kathakali originated from a precursor dance-drama form called Ramanattam and owes it share...
published: 06 Jun 2011
author: odd1news
Kathakali 3: Dance
Kathakali originated from a precursor dance-drama form called Ramanattam and owes it share of techniques also to Krishnanattam. The word "attam" means enactment. In short, these two forerunning forms to Kathakali dealt with presentation of the stories of Hindu gods Rama and Krishna. Kathakali is considered to be a combination of five elements of fine art. Expressions (Natyam, the component with emphasis on facial expressions) Dance (Nritham, the component of dance with emphasis on rhythm and movement of hands, legs and body) Enactment (Nrithyam, the element of drama with emphasis on "mudras", which are hand gestures) Song/vocal accompaniment (Geetha) Instrument accompaniment (Vadyam)
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TEDxMEC - Kalamandalam Krishnakumar - 12/13/09
Kalamandalam Krishnakumar is an award winning traditional dance artist. He has received Ku...
published: 05 May 2010
author: TEDxTalks
TEDxMEC - Kalamandalam Krishnakumar - 12/13/09
Kalamandalam Krishnakumar is an award winning traditional dance artist. He has received Kummini Award (Best performing student award) and the Kochaniyan Award (Young artist in Kathakali ), and has performed Kathakali across the world. He talks about the art of Koodiyattam, and it's various aspects. He also demonstrates some styles of Koodiyattam. AboutTEDx, x=independently organize event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self- organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)