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PROJECT
TOPIC
Traditional Arts
Forms of Kerala
INTRODUCTION
Kerala is a haven for the lover of
dance, drama and music and Festivals. You have scores of art
forms, which are quite unique in nature to Kerala, like Kathakali,
Ottamthullal, Chakyarkootu Krishnanattam,Koodiyattam,Padayani,Kalaripayattu,
Pavakathakali, Theyyam, Velakali, Thiruvathirakali, Kolkali, etc. These art
forms help one to experience a gamut of varied emotions ranging from
passion, love, kindness, compassion to mirth, joy, sorrow, grief, and from
anger, wonder, horror to fear, valour ,
courage etc.
Kerala is home to a
stunningly unique variety of art forms which have impacted the social
and cultural life of the state,adding to its typical character.Kathakali is the
most popular art form in which the entire body is used to portray a
story. The Kathakali artistes wear elaborate costumes, ornaments and facial
make-up. Mohiniyattam , the dance of the enchantress is one highlighting
feminine grace while Kalaripayattu is an
amazing martial art which is said to be the originator of karate, judo and kungfu.
Kerala is also distinctly famous for its
other art forms like music and poetry as well as craft forms
including murals, sculpture and architecture. The rich and vibrant culture of
Kerala has been continuing to intrigue people worldwide. The traditional
classic and folk songs and dances of the people, their ballads, their rituals
and their intellectual pursuits form the real treasures of Kerala contributing
to its rich cultural heritage
Kerala art forms reflect
the life and outlook of its people. Whether it is the renowned Kathakali,
considered to be the complete art formas its synthesises all that is best
in the fields of drama, music and dance, or the folk dances which are
reflections of the rhythmic impulses of a sensitive group of people, the
treasure house of Kerala art forms is a feast for travelers and art lovers warld wide
HINDU ARTS
KATHAKALI
Kathakali is a 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 is one of the classical dance drama of
Kerala based on the guidelines written
in NatyaSastra. The costumes and makeup
are ornamental, colorful and elaborate so that the gestures and expressions of
the performer are easily seen and understood. The performers do not speak or
sing but enact the story through hand gestures, body movements and facial
expressions especially of the eyes. The themes of this art form are from
mythology of Indian culture.
CHAKYAR KOOTHU
Chakyar Koothu is a performance art from Kerala South India. It is primarily a
type of highly refined monologue where the performer narrates episode from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and stories from the Puranas.[1] Sometimes, however,it is also a traditional equivalent of the modern stand-up comedy act, incorporating commentary on current socio-political events and
personal comments directed at the members of the audience.[2]
Chakyar Koothu is a performance art from Kerala,SouthIndia. It is primarily a type of highly refinedmonologue where the performer narrates episodes from
the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and stories from thePuranas. Sometimes, however, it is also a traditional equivalent of the modern stand-up comedy act, incorporating commentary on current socio-political events and personal comments
directed at the members of the audience.
NANGIAR
KUTHU
Nangiǎr Kūthu or
Nangyar Koothu is an allied traditional art of Kutiyattam, an age-old Sanskrit drama
tradition of India. It is performed traditionally by the women of the Ambalavai Nambiar community
of Kerala, known as Nangyaramma,
but has transcended the caste barrier since
the second half of the 20th century.
Nangiarkoothu, an offshoot of Kutiyattam, is a solo
performance with an antiquity of 1500 years. It is the sole domain of female
artistes. The stories for the performance are taken from the text Sree Krishna Charitam,
depicting the life of Lord Krishna. During the
performance the actress presents the longwinded stories of Lord Krishna through
hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to the accompaniment of
the resonant pot drum mizhavu.
MOHINIYATTAM
Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, India.
Believed to have originated in 16th century it
is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. It is considered a very graceful form
of dance meant to be performed as solo recitals by women.
This is a distinctive classical solo
dance form of Kerala. Slow, graceful, swaying movements of the body and limbs
and highly emotiveeye and hand gestures are unique to this dance form. This art
form has the blend of the grace of elegance of Bharata
Natyam with the strength and force of kathakali to create a mood of romance.
The costume for this dance is the traditional white mundu and melmundu of
Kerala and with the hairs gathered up at one side of the head and adorned with
jasmine flowers in the traditional style
THULLAL
it is an art form Kerala state, India. It was introduced in the 1700s by Kunchan Nambiar, one of the Prachina Kavithrayam . It is accompanied by a mridangam or an idakka .
This is another
art form with its distinct simplicity of presentation and its frank, outspoken
wit and humour. The songs are in simple Malayalam and the techniques employed
are not rigid. The performer will have the freedom to tease even the audience
during his performance. Though Thullal is based on the classical principles of
Naatya Saastra, it is said to have been a modification of Koothu. It is organized by Kunjan nambiar, a veritable
genius and one of the foremost poets of Kerala
POORAKALI
The Pooram festival
begins with the Karthika asterism and concludes with
the Pooram asterism of the month of Meenam according to the Malayalam
calendar (corresponding to the
sun sign Pisces according to the Julian Calendar) to honour Kamadeva, the god oflove.
The Poorakkali dance itself
is performed by a troop of young men decked in lion costumes around a
huge, multi-tiered, lit lamp, also known as a "nilavilukku." The
dance involves masculine movements and acrobatic, martial art steps. No singers
or musicians accompany the dance; instead, the dancers themselves keep rhythm
by singing, clapping and executing synchronised foot-thumping movements. The
dancers usually observe a month of abstinence and undergo strenuous practice
before the performance. Most of the songs sung are hymns from The Ramayana or The Bhagavata.
The performers come from different
sects of society like Thiyyar, Nambiar, Maniyani, Mukkuvan,
Meyon, Chaliyan, Aasari, Moosari,
Thattan, Kollan, etc. The basis of Poorakkali essentially is the memories of Vasanthapooja performed by inmates
of different worlds like heaven, earth etc. Poorakkali spreads knowledge and
entertainment. The show steals the hearts of audience with melodious songs and
befitting body movements.
Payyanur, Vengara, Trikaripur and Aravath
are among the places in North Malabar that
are famous for this art form. The Panikkarsare well-known names in the world of Poorakkali and have
contributed much to the survival and expansion of this art form.
PADAYANI
Padayani,
also called Padeni, (from the Malayalam word for
military formations) is a traditional folk dance and a ritual
art[1] from the
central portion of the Indian state of Kerala. A ceremonial dance
involving masks, it is an ancient ritual performed in Bhagavati temples.[2]The dance is performed in honor of Bhadrakaali.[3] Meaning, a
'row of warriors', Padayani is an art form that blends music, dance, theatre,
satire, facial masks, and paintings. It is part of worship of Bhadrakali and is
staged in temples dedicated to the goddess from mid-December to mid-May.
Padayani is unique to central Travancore, comprising the Pathanamthitta district
of Kerala. Padayani is regarded as a remnant of the Dravidian
forms of worship that existed before the advent of Brahmanism.[4]
Padayani is
like Theyyam in north
kerala. The percussion instruments used in Patayani are patayani thappu, chenda, para and kumbham.
THEYYAM
Theyyam is a popular ritual form of
worship ofNorthMalabar in Kerala,India,predominantinthe Kolathunadu area(consistinoFpresentday Kasargod, Kannur Districts, Mananthavady Taluk of Wayanad andVadakara and Koyilandy Taluks of Kozhikode of Kerala) and also in Kodagu and Tulu nadu of Karnataka as a living cult with several thousand-year-old
traditions, rituals and customs. The performers of Theyyam belong to the lower
caste community, and have an important position in Theyyam. They are also known
as 'malayanmar'.People of these districts consider Theyyam itself as a God and
they seek blessings from this Theyyam. A similar custom is followed in the Tulu Nadu region of neighbouring Karnataka known as Bhuta Kola.
Sunday, 31 May 2015
TRADITIONAL ARTS FORMS OF KERALA
INTRODACTION
Kerala is a haven for the lover of dance, drama and music and festivals.You have scores of art forms,which are quite unique in nature to Kerala, like Kathakali, Ottamthullal, Chakyar Koothu,Krishnanattam,Koodiyattam,Padayani,Kalaripayattu, Pavakathakali, Theyyam, Velakali, Thiruvathirakali, Kolkali, etc.These art forms help one to experience a gamut of varied emotions ranging from passion, love, kindness, compassion to mirth, joy, sorrow, grief,and from anger, wonder, horror to fear, valour, courage etc.
Kerala is home to a stunningly unique variety of art forms which have impacted the social and cultural life of the state,adding to its typical character.Kathakali is the most popular art form in which the entire body is used to portray a story. The Kathakali artistes wear elaborate costumes, ornaments and facial make-up.Mohiniyattam, the dance of the enchantress is one highlighting feminine grace while Kalaripayattu is an amazing martial art which is said to be the originator of karate,judo and kungfu.
Kerala is also distinctly famous for its other art forms like music and poetry as well as craft forms including murals, sculpture and architecture. The rich and vibrant culture of Kerala has been continuing to intrigue people worldwide. The traditional classic and folk songs and dances of the people, their ballads, their rituals and their intellectual pursuits form the real treasures of Kerala contributing to its rich cultural heritage.
Keralas art forms reflect the life and outlook of its people. Whether it is the renowned Kathakali, considered to be the complete art form as its synthesises all that is best in the fields of drama, music and dance, or the folk dances which are reflections of the rhythmic impulses of a sensitive group of people,the treasure house of Keralas art forms is a feast for travellers and art lovers worldwide.
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