GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Kathakali dance is a combination of how many elements of fine art-
A
5
B
7
C
11
D
15
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kathakali is considered to be a combination of five elements of fine art: Expressions (Natyam, the component with emphasis on facial expressions) Dance (Nritham, the component of dance with emphasis on rhythm and movement of hands, legs and body)

Detailed explanation-2: -The ‘Kathakali’ dance is a harmonious combination of forms of fine art. ? Explanation: Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala. It is a harmonious combination of 5 forms of fine art-Literature (Sahithyam), Music (Sangeetham), Painting (Chithram), Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham).

Detailed explanation-3: -The art form consists of the four aspects of abhinaya – angika, acharya, vichika, satvika and the Nritya and the Natya aspects. The gestures form an alignment with verses known as ‘padams’ that are sung. Kathakali draws its textual origin from Balarama Bharatam and Hastalakshana Deepika.

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