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| MOHINIATTAM |
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This classical art dance form of Kerala was first performed by women in temples,for over a thousand years, as an offering to their beloved God. The movements may appear simple, but effort is required to capture that grace, suggestive of ocean waves, as seen in Goddess Mohini, the Enchantress |
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| MURAL PAINTING |
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Mural painting bring an elevating experience, thanks to the greatness of the themes drawn from Hindu mythology, as well as their purity of lines, freshness of colours and depth of expression. The students will discover the ancient mural painting technique known as "semi-fresca" (similar to the famous Ajanta murals). He/she will learn traditional drawing and painting styles and the method of mixing paints from natural pigments. Separate boards are used as "walls", which the students can take with them. Here too, you always start sketching themes from Hindu mythology and then painting with water colours before you start using natural colours, which takes time. |
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| KOLAM |
| Kolams are ephemeral auspicious designs made on the ground with white or coloured powders. The basic patterns start from rhythmic points of rice flour dotting the ground or following the precise measurements of the hand, foot or forearm of the artist. The dry powders have a distinct vibrant velvet like quality which endows the ground with a new living dimension.
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| WOOD CARVING |
| Kerala, the land of exotic woods like sandalwood, teak, rosewood and mahogony where one would enjoy the delicacy and evocative power of wood carving. This ancient tradition has been handed down over the centuries by craftsmen whose role is midway between priests and architects, as they perform minor rituals and determine auspicious locations for various constructions. Within a week one may have carved a lotus flower, but what more important is to come to terms with the spirit of the wood. It calls for a lot of patience and concentration. |
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| KARNATIC VOCAL MUSIC |
| This classical music style of South India contains an amazing variety of ragas(melodic patterns ) and intricate talas ( rhythms), that offer an experience for awakening the true musical ear.In India, "Sangeet Marga", the path of music, aims at "Nada Brahma"- the state beyond silence ,music then becomes prayer and union with the Divine.
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| Learning the traditional Indian Arts within the simple environment of an Indian village.Vijnana Kala Vedi Centre,offers the opportunity of a genuine contact with India and her people, through the study of Indian taditional arts,with the help of artists and scholars from India and France. The objectives of the Centre is, to preserve the traditional arts and crafts of Kerala in their natural and spiritual context, to foster artistic education of youngsters in Kerala and more importantly to provide foreign artists, researchers and culturally oriented tourists with opportunities to become acquainted with the culture of India. |
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