Question
Download Solution PDFThe characters in a Kathakali performance are broadly divided into how many types?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Three
Key Points
- The characters in a Kathakali performance are broadly divided into three types.
- They are: satvika, rajasika and tamasika
- Kathakali is a classical Indian dance form which is a story play genre of art is the folk dance form of Kerala.
- Kathakali is based on the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Additional Information
- It is a combination of 5 forms of fine art which are –
- Natyam (expressions)
- Nritham (dance)
- Nrithyam (enactment)
- Sangeetam (music)
- Vadya (instruments)
- Various costumes of characters of Kathakali –
- Sathwika (Hero)
- Katti (Villain)
- Minukku (females)
- Thathi (other characters)
- Types of Drums used in Kathakali – Maddalam, Chenda, and Idakka.
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