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Kathakali
THE CLASSICAL dance form of Kerala has been taken up by Bharatanatyam exponent and musicologist Vidya Bhavani Suresh in the 18th volume of Skanda Publications seeking to demystify fine arts. `Understanding Kathakali' is the second and concluding volume on the dance form that deals with the communication modes of Kathakali, the speciality of its accompanying musical team, the salient features of the dance form such as the use of flaming torches and curtain. The concluding chapter speaks of the use and abuse of Kathakali in advertisements, films and movies.
The centre spread of the book shows the make-up being done for the Kattalan Vesham with the Karutta Thaadi.
The laminated book costs Rs. 40. Details: Skanda Publications - 24957560, 24957237. The book is a compilation of a series of 10 titles on Carnatic music ragas, four on Bharatanatyam, one each on Mohiniattam and Kuchipudi and two on Kathakali. The author says that the other series in future will take up the north Indian forms of dance.
By Swahilya
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