BHARATHANATYAM Painting By Ragunath Venkatraman

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Medium:

Oil Painting

Size - (USA):

18 W x 24 H x 0 D (inches)

Size - (metric):

45.7 W x 61.0 H x 0.0 D (centimeters)

Theme:

Dance

Edition:

1

Artwork ID:

447797

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Artwork Description:

BHARATHANATYAM a mystic communion with GodThis Bharata Natyam dancers right hand is in the Katakamukha Hasta,the three joined fingers symbolizing the sacred syllable Aum. The left hands fingers are in Alapadma Hasta, the rotating lotus of spiritual light. The eyes are directed towards the Supreme Lord. The left leg is lifted,symbolizing the swift ascent of the consciousness in one step from the Earth to the Heaven. Bharatanatym Of the various forms of classical dance in India, Bharata Natyam is believed to be the oldest, because it is the form which is based to the largest extent,on ancient texts on the dance. For centuries it was danced by Devadasis in the temples of south India. Movement, mime and music contribute in equal measureto this beautiful dance from Tamil Nadu. It is a solo, dance which is devotioal in spirit. Highly stylised and sophisticated in its technique, Bharata Natyam is evenly divided between nritta, pure dance, and nritya, expressinal compositions. The songs pertain mostly to the theme of love but not sensual love. These are given an elevated and somewhat spiritual flavour. Size 22�x 18�. Oil on canvas. Rolled. New 2011. Signed. Price 3000 PAYMENT PAYPAL WIRE TRANSFER BANKER�S CHEQUE. SHIPPINGshipping worldwide within 7 working days after receiving the payment. PACKINGAll our paintings are professionally packed in the great care to ensure safe delivery through International courier.

Artwork Keywords:   Original Painting

Materials:   Oil Paintings