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Sangeet Natak Academy, the national academy for performing arts in India, recognizes eight traditional dances as Indian classical dances, [3] while other sources and scholars recognize more. [4] [5] These have roots in the Sanskrit text Natya Shastra, [1] and the religious performance arts of Hinduism. [6] [7] [8]
The Indian theatre, by Mulk Raj Bansal, Published by D. Dobson, 1950. Theatre in India, by Balwant Gargi. Published by Theatre Arts Books, 1962. A panorama of theatre in India, by Som Benegal. Published by Popular Prakashan [for] Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), 1968. Roy, Pinaki.
Arts and architecture in India have been shaped by a synthesis of indigenous and foreign influences that have consequently shaped the course of the arts of the rest of Asia, since ancient times. Arts refer to paintings, architecture, literature, music, dance, languages and cinema. In early India, most of the arts were derived Vedic influences
Performing Arts West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha: Purulia Chhau, Saraikela Chhau and Mayurbhanj Chhau are various styles of the dance. 00337: Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan 2010 Performing Arts Rajasthan: Kalbeliya is a snake charming tribe. They perform dance on traditional music. 00340: Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama ...
Bharata Muni (fl. 5th–2nd century BC) was an ancient Indian writer best known for writing the Natya Shastra of Bharata, a theoretical treatise on Indian performing arts, including theatre, dance, acting, and music, which has been compared to Aristotle's Poetics. Bharata is often known as the father of Indian theatrical arts.
Theatre State/Region Originated Features Exponents Akhyana: Gujarat: Enactment of religious episodes from Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavata by Mana-bhatas: Premanand Bhatt, [2] [3] Narsinh Mehta, Acharya Hemachandra
The Indian state Kerala is well known for its diverse forms of performing arts. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The various communities in Kerala contribute to its rich and colourful culture. [ 3 ] The most important traditional art forms of Kerala are Kathakali , Kalaripayattu , Mayilpeeli Thookkam , Koodiyattam , Theyyam , Mohiniyattam , Thullal , Padayani ...
[25] [26] [27] The term "classical" (Sanskrit: "Shastriya") denotes the ancient Indian Shastra-based performing arts. The text Natya Shastra describes religious arts as a form as margi, or a "spiritual traditional path" that liberates the soul, while the folk entertainment is called desi, or a "regional popular practice". [28] [29] [30]