’katha’‚ meaning story. Thus‚ ’katthaka’ means the one who tells a story. Kathak focuses more on the footwork of the dancer. The movements are skillfully controlled and performed straight-legged‚ by dancers wearing the ankle bells (ghunghroo). The costumes and themes of Kathak are often similar to those in Mughal miniature paintings. History Initially‚ dancers known as ’katthakas’ used to perform in village squares and temple courtyards across the country‚ unfolding mythological and moral tales
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story telling. The Wizard of Oz could have probably been done without the costumes‚ but the effectiveness of implications towards it themes and its dramatic effect would be lost. “A character’s relationship to the story’s themes‚ the plot developments‚ and the other characters can be suggested‚ emphasized‚ and intensified for the audience by the use of certain costumes‚ makeup” (Goodykoontz & & Jacobs‚ 2014). Both costume designers and makeup artists work closely with the film’s production designer
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William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a cherished piece of literature that has been remade into movies many times throughout history. The 1968 version and the controversial 1996 version give different perspectives of Shakespeare’s famous play. While the 1968 classical version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet should be appreciated‚ the modern version portrays the complexity of love in a fast-paced society by using narrative and stylistic elements combined with energetic editing in an advanced
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The classical dance piece I will be analysing is ‘Elsa Canasta’ choreographed by Javier De Frutos and performed by Scottish Ballet. As the curtains came up on stage the audience were presented with a staircase. The first section performed is a pas de deux by two men who are in love. This part is a powerful opening and gives the audience an insight of the style that is most likely to continue throughout ‘Elsa Canasta’. Tension builds on stage and in the audience as they dance closely together‚ the
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Hemba Monkey Mask Located in South Africa is a little landlocked country called Zambia. Within this country resides one of many cultures among others‚ the Hemba people. The Hemba people live in villages‚ recognizing chiefs as political leaders. It is typical that a chief will be the head of extended family of landowners. They have created many art forms such as wooden sculptures representing ancestors‚ and similar to styles seen in Luba sculptures. Hemba people may also belong to secret
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Ghost dances Describe in detail the themes of this dance ‐ Christopher Bruce’s choreography around this time ‐ how the themes link together. How does the movement support these themes (2 parts) and how has Christopher Bruce used costume to enhance the communication of the themes. Christopher Bruce created ghost Dances in 1981 with the Dance Company Rambert dance company. Christopher’s first inspiration for the dance was when he was given some records by a chillian group into‐Illimani
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They usually would sing but rarely they would talk too. The chorus would perform in the orchestra. There were lots of different styles‚ there was both tragedies and comedies. The actors were so far away from the audience that without exaggerated costumes it would have been extremely hard/almost
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secluded in his “castellated abbeys”‚ Prince Prospero organizes a “masked ball of the most unusual magnificence”‚ while the plague kills thousands. The night of the ball comes; the guests arrive in their costumes and the festivities begin. The fun is interrupted by the arrival of an unknown guest‚ whose costume reflects the “Red Death”. As the “Red Death” continues to walk through the halls‚ he is confronted by Prince Prospero in the black
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The costumes affected Elton’s career in a good way and in a bad way. The costumes he wore won him the role as the "worst dressed woman" and really showed his bi-sexuality. Many didn’t care about Elton’s problems though as his songs were too great. Many songs fans loved‚ and many costumes the fans loved. Elton John isn’t a fully greedy man. As he gets older he gives to more charities. For
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