KATHAKALI Demo class @FMTC
KATHAKALI Kathakali is a classical dance-drama form of Kerala, known for its highly stylized movements, elaborate costumes, and expressive facial techniques. It originated in the 17th century and evolved from earlier ritual and folk art forms such as Ramanattam and Krishnattam . Kathakali performances are traditionally based on stories from Indian epics like the Ramayana , Mahabharata , and Puranas . A distinctive feature of Kathakali is its powerful abhinaya (expression), especially netrabhinaya (eye movements) and mukhabhinaya (facial expressions). The actors communicate emotions and narratives through a well-defined system of hand gestures known as mudras , without spoken dialogue. The accompanying vocal music is sung in the Sopanam style, while percussion instruments such as chenda , maddalam , and chengila provide rhythm. Kathakali costumes and makeup are elaborate and symbolic. Characters are categorized into types like Pacha (noble), Kathi (villainous), Kari (evil), ...





















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