Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Classical Dance of India: Kathakali


Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance and drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements. This is a dance originated in Kerala (One of the South Indian states) in 17th century.

10 comments:

  1. Gorgeous colors and exquisite details, Megha! I can tell you are so very proud of your heritage. Well done!

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  2. Wow, the detail in the costume is awesome. Beautiful Megha and so informative, as always. Thank you.

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  3. You are amazing. This picture is amazing.
    Absolutely exquisite.

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  4. Megha, thanks for your comment on my latest work. You've been producing some lovely works on dance. Dancers are one of my favorite subjects and I need to find time to do more of them. I like your clean line and use of color, and as always, I appreciate the historical and cultural significance of your work. Lovely!

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  5. This is a nice idea for a series sketch. Maybe you could try some different angles to represent the dancers.

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  6. Beautiful works dear.

    Sudha
    sudha-kalra.blogspot.com

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  7. Another lovely piece of art and very informative post. We are learning more and more
    about your country. Thanks...

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  8. this is so beautiful.............iam also so interested in doing paintins.........

    "god bless u"

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  9. I am so glad I landed up here, through another art admirer's blog... Very pretty pictures...

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  10. Megha, I am missing seeing your sketching. Have you shifted focus to other creative outlets?

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