UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Art and Culture

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    Consider the following statements regarding the Bharatnatyam Dance:
    1. Abhinaya Darpana is one of the main sources for the study of the technique and grammar of body movement in Bharatnatyam Dance.
    2. Ekaharya is an essential feature of this dance.
    3. The first item in this dance is the al arippu, literally meaning - to adorn with flowers.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 only             

    B)  2 only

    C)  1 and 3 only                

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara is one of the main sources of textual material, for the study of the technique and grammar of body movement in Bharatnatyam Dance. Bharatnatyam dance is known to be ekaharya, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance. The first dance item is the alarippu, literally meaning - to adorn with flowers.


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