![]() History of Performing Arts of India The traditional forms of Art developed for the magnificence of temple and palace, reaching their peak about India around 2nd C.E. forwards and under the dominant Gupta Empire. Through the ages, competitor kings and nawabs competed with each other to attract the most famous artists and performers to their courts. The Natya Shastra, written through the 2nd century has laid the formation of music, dance and drama. The traditional music custom in India has constantly been a form of meditation, awareness and worship. The musical sounds of music can suggest the deepest emotions and moods of the audience, expert and non-connoisseurs equally. Types of Performing Arts of India The four major performing arts of India are dance, music, theatre and film. Following are the types of Performing Arts of India: Dance: Indian Dance dates back to the earliest Indus Valley Civilization. It is traced on carved stones which the earliest Indian civilization gave importance to diverse forms of Dance. Dance when combined with song and storytelling, dance metamorphosed into theatre. The different dance form of India offers scintillating experiences to the viewers. Along with the major dance forms like Bharatnatyam, Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, and Odissi, some other local and tribal versions of dances are also practiced in India. Kathakali gained much eminence from the universal community. Chakyar Kootthu, a dance practiced in Northern Kerala is accepted by the United Nations. The Kathak style started in northern India and stressed on musical footwork. Manipuri of Manipur uses elegant turning and winning in its dances. The Natya Shastra, the initial Indian text on the subject, speaks of ekaharya (solo dance) and the anekaharya (dance as performed by more than one person) which was written between 200 BC - AD 200 by Bharatamuni. ![]() Music: Evolution of Indian Music goes back to the Vedas. Two types of classical music, Carnatic and Hindustani have been commenced following the 5th century and had been influenced by Bhakti traditions. Other varieties of Indian Music are the folk, popular and pop. Indian filmy music and Punjabi pop (Bhangra) are considered as world-class melodic genres. The Muslims aggressors influenced the Hindustani instruments, styles and schools of performance. Cinema: Indian films command a vast domestic market and are well-liked in overseas, mainly in Asia, Africa and West Asia. The period of Dhundiraj Govind Phalke is considered as the date of development of Indian films. Phalke's 'Raja Harishchandra' is considered as the primary film of India. The major Indian movie centres are Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Despite popular entertainment through commercial cinema, art cinema deals with serious themes chiefly related to Indian society. |
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Performing Arts of India