Kutiyattam
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Author | : Sudha Gopalakrishnan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : 8189738828 |
ISBN-13 | : 9788189738822 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Kutiyattam by : Sudha Gopalakrishnan
Book excerpt: Kutiyattam is widely acknowledged as the only living link to India's ancient theatrical tradition. This book discusses the theory and practice of the art form and introduces Kutiyattam to a larger readership. It includes the translation of the performance manual of 'Asokavanikanakam', from Saktibhadra's play 'Ascharyachudamani', as an example. Kutiyattam is widely acknowledged as the only living link to India's ancient theatrical tradition. While its origins are hazy, it is said to have an unbroken history of around two thousand years, combining