Cultural History of India : Evolution of Dance and Drama | Mehak Chawla | Part - 2

Описание: Cultural History of India: Evolution of dance and drama (Divine origin & SocioCultural theory) | Mehak Chawla | Part - 2

This lecture introduces the concept of Nāṭya as a holistic Indian art form that integrates dance, drama, music, and expression, functioning as a medium of education, ethical guidance, and emotional refinement. It examines both the Divine Origin Theory of the Nāṭyaśāstra and the socio-cultural perspective that traces performance to ritual, belief systems, and social structures. Together, these frameworks explain Nāṭya as a tradition that is simultaneously sacred, social, and continuously evolving.
What You’ll Learn:
• Understand the meaning and scope of Nāṭya in Indian tradition
• Explain Nāṭya as a composite art form integrating dance, drama, music, and poetry
• Distinguish between Nṛtta, Nṛtya, Abhinaya, Bhāva, Rasa, and their functions • Describe the purpose of Nāṭya—Śikṣā, Ānanda, Bhāva-śuddhi, and Lokasaṅgraha
• Explain the Divine Origin Theory and Nāṭya as the Pañcama Veda
• Analyse Nāṭya as a product of social, ritual, and belief systems
• Compare Divine and Socio-Cultural theories of art

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