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The Painted performer; Artistry and Identity in Performative arts
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
@article{1719710,
author = {Twinkle Dalal},
title = {The Painted performer; Artistry and Identity in Performative arts},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {1326-1332},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1719710.pdf},
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.},
month = {July},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719710}
}