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Kudiyattam Theatre and the actor's consciousness /

Madhavan, Arya.

Kudiyattam Theatre and the actor's consciousness / Arya Madhavan. - 1 online resource (212 pages) : illustrations. - Consciousness, literature & the arts ; 25 . - Consciousness, Literature and the Arts 25. Literature and Cultural Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2010, ISBN: 9789004357921. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-212).

Preliminary Material / Acknowledgements / Introduction / The Actor’s Consciousness: Contemporary Western Approaches / The Actor’s Consciousness: Indian Approaches to Actor Training and Acting with Particular Reference to Kudiyattam / Natyasastra, Kudiyattam and Actor’s Consciousness / Conclusion / Bibliography / Arya Madhavan -- Arya Madhavan -- Arya Madhavan -- Arya Madhavan -- Arya Madhavan -- Arya Madhavan -- Arya Madhavan -- Arya Madhavan.

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This book explores the training methods, performance and aesthetics of Kudiyattam , the oldest existing theatre from in the world. It brings together for the first time a comprehensive analysis of the psycho-physical techniques employed by the actors in Kerala of this temple theatre form. The book offers an in-depth analysis of pakarnnattam , a unique acting technique that helps the actor to perform multiple characters in a single dramatic situation. This multiple transformational acting technique is highly relevant to enhance the actor’s abilities such as imagination, spontaneity and improvisation. The book employs a range of theoretical models developed from performance studies, gender theories, consciousness studies, Indian aesthetic and philosophical theories to investigate the actor’s body in training and performance. Most significantly, for the first time, the book offers some extra-ordinary insights into the links between the actor’s breathing and consciousness. It covers a range of topics: Hatha Yoga breathing techniques, eye training, hand gestures, movement techniques, voice training and rasa acting.

9789042027992

10.1163/9789042027992 DOI


Kūḍiyāṭṭam.
Theater--India--Kerala.
Sanskrit drama--India--Kerala.
Kūḍiyāṭṭam.
Sanskrit drama.
Theater.


India--Kerala.

PN2884.5.K83 / M33 2010eb

792.0954/83