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ACTING WITH STYLE

ACTING WITH STYLE. THE LANGUAGE OF GESTURE AND FACIAL EXPRESSION GREEK PERIOD ELIZABETHAN PERIOD RESTORATION PERIOD RELATIVES OF RESTORATION PERIOD. I. THE LANGUAGE OF GESTURE AND FACIAL EXPRESSION. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Ndk6_mpUY&NR=1.

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ACTING WITH STYLE

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  1. ACTING WITH STYLE

  2. THE LANGUAGE OF GESTURE AND FACIAL EXPRESSION • GREEK PERIOD • ELIZABETHAN PERIOD • RESTORATION PERIOD • RELATIVES OF RESTORATION PERIOD

  3. I. THE LANGUAGE OF GESTURE AND FACIAL EXPRESSION • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Ndk6_mpUY&NR=1

  4. THE NATYASHASTRA and THE POETICSBharata Aristotle It is composed of sacred material. It is meant for an audience that is well-versed in the performancetradition. It is performed by members of the highest rank in the caste system, i.e., priests. It requires special knowledge and skill to execute. A complete understanding of dance, music, recitation and ritual language is a must. 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. Origin and discussion Plot Character Thought Diction Melody Spectacle

  5. HANDS Discussion and Exercise: How do we communicate with our hands? Communication with others Show affection Manual Labor Connection to the Divine etc.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. Dhrishti Bhedas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koyk3YPqxiA

  9. 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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqSRn8-fYiU&feature=PlayList&p=0BB155A4784E4D8D&playnext=1&index=7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4B8xHdHk9Y • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXtQNVXNu-A

  10. RESOURCES Introduction to Bharata’sNatyashastra, AdyaRangacharya RASA, Susan Schwartz Style for Actors, Robert Barton The Cambridge Guide to Asian Theatre, James R. Brandon The Indian Theatre, AdyaRangachara http://sites.google.com/site/bnindianclassicaldance/home www.languageinindia.com

  11. VIDEO • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Ndk6_mpUY&NR=1 Back to the Future 2D • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koyk3YPqxiA ( Bharatanatyam: Hastas and Mudras) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqSRn8-fYiU&feature=PlayList&p=0BB155A4784E4D8D&playnext=1&index=7 Kudrat • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4B8xHdHk9Y ( Abida Parveen - Tere Ishqa Nachaya • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXtQNVXNu-A Hula

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