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Indian Classical Dance Foundations
Indian Classical Dance Foundations
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What is Abhinaya Darpanam according to the source material?
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A treatise or guiding text on dance known as the Mirror of Gestures.
2
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Who authored Abhinaya Darpanam?
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Nandikeswara.
3
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What is Abhinaya Darpanam said to be an abridged version of?
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Bharatarnavam, another treatise also authored by Nandikeswara.
4
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In what script are the available manuscripts of Abhinaya Darpanam written?
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Telugu script.
5
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What aspects of Angikabhinaya does Abhinaya Darpanam describe in detail?
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Movements of the head, glances, neck movements, and hand gestures.
6
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According to Linga Purana, what is known about Nandikeswara's background?
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He was a South Indian who lived around the 3rd-4th century A.D.
7
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What is Natya Sastra described as in the source?
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The first available treatise on Indian Dance and Drama.
8
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Who wrote Natya Sastra?
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Bharata Muni.
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What approximate time period is associated with Bharata Muni?
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Roughly from the 1st to 4th century A.D.
10
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What type of work is Natya Sastra?
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An encyclopedic work covering theatre, bhavas, sentiments, tandava, abhinaya, music, and more.
11
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Which two treatises are the main ones followed by all Indian dance forms?
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Natya Sastra of Bharata and Abhinaya Darpana of Nandikeswara.
12
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What is the title and meaning of Unit 1 in the material?
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Naatyopathi, meaning Origin of Dance.
13
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What is another name for Natya Sastra mentioned in the source?
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Natya Veda.
14
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How is Natya Sastra or Natya Veda described?
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The first available encyclopedic treatise on Indian drama, dance, music, and literature.
15
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What story did Bharata begin narrating in Natya Sastra?
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The story of the origin of Natya.
16
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What does the Sanskrit verse at the start of Natya Sastra convey?
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Bharata bows to Brahma and Siva before explaining Natya Sastra as taught by Brahma.
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What does Bharata imply by attributing drama's authorship to Brahma?
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The divinity and sacredness of the work.
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What does the first chapter of Natya Sastra deal with?
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The birth of Natya.
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What does the fourth chapter of Natya Sastra address?
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The production before Lord Siva.
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What topic does the last chapter of Natya Sastra cover?
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The first appearance of Natya on Earth.
21
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How were people described at the beginning of Treta Yuga?
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Leading a mixed life of misery and happiness, subject to lust, greed, rancor, and miserliness.
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Who was disturbed by the condition of people in Treta Yuga?
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The Lokapalas, rulers or guardians of the universe.
23
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What did the gods request from Brahma to help humanity?
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A fifth Veda that is pleasing to eye and ear, instructive, enjoyable, and accessible to all.
24
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Why was a fifth Veda necessary according to the narrative?
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Many were denied the four Vedas, needing an accessible, enjoyable, instructive alternative.
25
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What name did Brahma give to the fifth Veda?
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Natya Veda.
26
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What qualities characterize Natya Veda?
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Instructive, enjoyable, based on history and legend, promotes intellectual development, righteousness, and proper conduct.
27
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From which Vedas did Brahma derive elements for Natya Veda?
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Rig Veda (word/speech), Sama Veda (music), Yajur Veda (histrionic expression), Atharva Veda (Rasa).
28
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Who are the Bharata Putras?
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Bharata's disciples, also called Bharatas.
29
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What qualities are attributed to the Bharata Putras?
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Intelligent, sharp, industrious, steadfast.
30
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What four faculties did the Bharata Putras possess?
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Grahana (reception), Dharana (retention), Jnana (knowledge), Prayoga (expression).