Kathakali The Famous Art Of Dance at theatres In India

Kathkali, The Family style of music, dance, theater and visual arts, is one of the contributions of Kerala's cultural . Kathakali and the word is a combination of two words: the story of 'Katha' meaning dance and 'Kali' meaning. Over the years, Kathakali has evolved into a form of classical dance drama is complex and highly stylized with a full makeup and costumes, luxurious, detailed hand gestures and body movements, to do with traditional percussion in the background. It hit the green Kathakali sorties to symbolize the global face of Kerala.

Kathakali origin dating back to the 16 century for two of the precursors' Ramanattam 'dance drama forms and' Krishnanattam. Kathakali derived a large share of the techniques of these art forms along with two other art forms and traditional rituals such as 'Koodiyattom', 'Ashtapadiyattom and to a lesser extent, folk arts, such as' Porattunatakam. 'Kalaripayattu', and martial arts in Kerala has had a significant impact on the body language of Kathakali. Along the evolutionary track throughout the ages, and became many of the rituals and practices unique to these and other traditional art forms an integral part of Kathakali as we know it today.

That the classic elements of Fine Arts, which constitute the core of Kathakali is the 'Natya' (Sen, histrionics), 'Nritham' (dance), 'Nrithyam' (expression) while the 'Geetha' (Song / escort voice) and 'Vadyam' ( ding) play a complementary role in the creation of a spectacle, and useful. Adapted traditional stories enacted in Kathakali from the great epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, despite the advent of globalization has led to the classic western like 'King Lear' and being adapted 'Othello' to give it global appeal. Although traditionally, it is known to extend the Kathakali performances throughout the night, and shorter versions are the norm these days to meet the needs of enthusiasts today it is time conscious.

Called complex and put make-up of Kathakali, and 'chutty' is a form of art all in itself, with a focus on enhancing the dramatic elements of Kathakali. And used different shades of the dominant symbol of the various 'Gunas' (qualities) of the personalities of such piety 'Saatvika' symbolizes the meaning of green, and violence 'Rajasic' symbolizes the meaning of red, and evil 'Tamasic' symbolizes the meaning of black. Kathakali performer and undergo years of intensive training to achieve the enormous concentration and stamina, and physical skills required by this form of art. Is better appreciated the nuances of the minute with the basic knowledge of the 'Mudras' (gestures) and public awareness of the story being told.