Kathakali (Kerala)
- Emerged from the many socio religious theatre form such as Ramanattam, Krishnanattam, Chakyarkoothu, Koothiyattam.
- Kathakali as a dance format got patronage by many feudal lords of travancore.
- The central theme use to happen from episodes of Ramayan & Mahabharat.
- It is a blend of dance, music and acting and dramatizes stories, which are mostly adapted from the Indian epics. It shows conflict between good and evil.
Features
- Kathakali manifest element of SKY or ETHER.
- performance takes place in open theatre or open premise.
- It is usually Open-air stage covered with coarse mats.
- Lightning is done through a brass lamp
- Kathakali shows eternal conflict b/w good and evil
- one of the important element of Kathakali is the representation of Rasa's or emotions through move ment of Eyes and eyebrows.
- due to the strenuous exercise and training kathakali is ka. BALLAD OF THE EAST.
- kathakali is also signified by the use of colours in make up (Elaborate facial makes up with head gear). Different colours have their own significance
- Green-> Nobility, Divinity, Virtue (Sathvik)
- Red -> Royalty (Rajsik)
- Black -> Evil, Wickedness (Thamasik)
- In kathakali there is minimal use of Props. (=> supporting things like ribbon, chair...etc)
- Kathakali is always accompanied by the Sopan Music of Kerala
Instruments
- Chenda
- Maddalam
- Chengila
- Illathalam
- Shankhu
- Idakka.
Famous Proponents
- Kunchu Kurup
- Gopinath
- Rita Ganguly
Famous Works
- Nalacharitham-This is a kathakali play written by Unnayi warrier based on Mahabharata. This play tells the story of King Nalan and his consort Damayanthi.
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