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The Painted performer; Artistry and Identity in Performative arts

Twinkle Dalal

Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities  ·  Area of research: Visual studies

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719710

Abstract

The visual aesthetics that define the cultural performative arts of India, through the traditional dance forms like ‘kathak-kali,’ emphasize the overt yet often overlooked artistic qualities of Indian history. The folk tradition unearths ancient epics and Indian performative arts that use makeup to serve a special visual language. These aspects are deeply rooted in both religious and cultural customs. Indian dance forms and celebrated traditions provide an amalgamation of traditional narrative. Makeup plays the key role in enhancing the art of expressions and also serves as a vehicle for the preservation and advancement of cultural narratives. This paper examines the extravagant makeup looks that strengthen the genre’s immersive experience.

Keywords

Folk Tradition, Cultural Makeup, Visual Aesthetics, Performative Arts.

How to cite this paper

Twinkle Dalal "The Painted performer; Artistry and Identity in Performative arts" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 10 Issue 1 2026 Page 1326-1332 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719710
Twinkle Dalal "The Painted performer; Artistry and Identity in Performative arts" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719710
Twinkle Dalal (2026). The Painted performer; Artistry and Identity in Performative arts. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719710
Twinkle Dalal "The Painted performer; Artistry and Identity in Performative arts" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719710
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