ACTING WITH STYLE
I. THE LANGUAGE OF GESTURE AND
FACIAL EXPRESSION
II. GREEK PERIOD
III. ELIZABETHAN PERIOD
IV.RESTORATION PERIOD
V. RELATIVES OF RESTORATION PERIOD
I. THE LANGUAGE OF GESTURE
AND FACIAL EXPRESSION
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THE NATYASHASTRA
Bharata
and
THE POETICS
Aristotle
It is composed of sacred material.
It is meant for an audience that is wellversed in the performance
tradition.
Plot
Character
It is performed by members of the
highest rank in the caste system, i.e.,
priests.
Thought
It requires special knowledge and skill to
execute.
Diction
A complete understanding of dance,
music, recitation and ritual language is a
must.
Melody
Training is a hereditary process
descending directly from God, and
passed down from father to son.
It must be performed on consecrated
ground.
It serves a dual purpose -- to educate as
well as entertain.
Spectacle
Origin and discussion
HANDS
Discussion and Exercise:
How do we communicate with our hands?
Communication with others
Show affection
Manual Labor
Connection to the Divine
etc.
MUDRAS:
Asamyukta Hasta –That which is
done with one hand or single hand
gestures. They are 32 in number.
Samyukta Hasta - That which is done using
both hands and double hand gestures. They
are 23 in number.
THE EYES
Discussion and exercise:
How do we communicate with our eyes?
Gather information
means of expressing feelings
imposing silences
signifying content or satisfaction
expressing will, love or reverence
Dhrishti Bhedas
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AETHESTICS AND EMOTION
RASA
Discussion and exercise
Srngaram- Love, Attractiveness. Presiding deity: Vishnu
Color: light green.
Hāsyam- Laughter, Mirth, Comedy. Presiding deity: Pramata
Color: white.
Raudram- Fury. Presiding deity: Rudra.
Color: red.
Kāruṇyam- Compassion, Mercy. Presiding deity: Yama
Color: grey.
Bībhatsam- Disgust, Aversion. Presiding deity: Shiva
Color: blue
Bhayānakam- Horror, Terror. Presiding deity: Kala
Color: black
Vīram- Heroic mood. Presiding deity: Indra
Color: yellowish
Adbhutam- Wonder, Amazement. Presiding deity: Brahma
Color: yellow
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RESOURCES
Introduction to Bharata’s Natyashastra , Adya Rangacharya
RASA, Susan Schwartz
Style for Actors, Robert Barton
The Cambridge Guide to Asian Theatre, James R. Brandon
The Indian Theatre, Adya Rangachara
http://sites.google.com/site/bnindianclassicaldance/home
www.languageinindia.com
VIDEO
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Ndk6_mpUY&NR=1
Back to the Future 2D
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koyk3YPqxiA (
Bharatanatyam: Hastas and Mudras)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqSRn8fYiU&feature=PlayList&p=0BB155A4784E4D8D&playnext=1&index=7
Kudrat
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4B8xHdHk9Y (
Abida Parveen - Tere Ishqa Nachaya
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXtQNVXNu-A
Hula
THE END