A Book Titled “Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative Of Sacred Indian Mime” By Kk Gopalakrishnan
Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative of Sacred Indian Mime
KK Gopalakrishnan just published the enthralling book "Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative of Sacred Indian Mime." The book offers a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Kathakali, focusing on the green room, artists’ struggles, and the unique bonds forged during long make-up hours.
About the Kathakali:
Kathakali, a relatively new performance art with a 400-year history, is one of the world's great artistic wonders. Originating in Kerala in the southwest corner of India, it vividly unveils the stories of larger-than-life characters gods and demons of Hindu epics with an aesthetic combination of dance, theatre, mime, acting, instrumental and vocal music and above all the pageantry of extremely bewitching costumes.
The essence of the book:
Kathakali Dance-Theatre, written by one of the highly regarded writers of our times on Kerala arts traditions, records the art of Kathakali comprehensively, right from the scenario that paved the way for Kathakali’s origin and development to its present history. The book chronicles its various facets—the acting, music and costumes, crucial contributions of the masters, momentous incidences, evolution of styles, riveting anecdotes and related socio-political issues affecting Kerala. The extensive vocabulary and first-hand personal depiction of the author's experience make it extremely readable. This book will be a treasure trove of knowledge for uninitiated readers, arts scholars, theatre aficionados, potential researchers, and students interested in the art and its future. It is full with images displaying the masters of the art, green room activities, and the vivid theatre of Kathakali.
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