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THE RELATION BETWEEN DANCE AND SCULPTURES ![]()
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Since ancient times, there have been multiple ways of telling stories and expressing devotion. There was dance, music, oration, literature, sculptures. Each of them expressed the same theme in own styles. Many of these art forms also merged with each other to create a beautiful fusion.![]()
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Dance, as an art form have existed for centuries. Indian classical dancing started around 200 BCE, as a joyful and celebratory activity, often in devotion. Many of the performances are choreographed to retell stories of the gods and other historical accounts. The art of sculpture making also existed for almost the same time, thought the grandness in sculpture making evolved after 5th century.![]()
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The sculptures of deities, have often been sculpted in various poses. And these include the poses related to dance. The sculpture depict the deities performing dance. The dance poses follow the rules of Natyashastra, and also the rules laid down by Agama.![]()
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While many deities are showcased in dance poses, like Brahma, Saraswati, Vishnu, Lakshmi, Krishna; the most commonly depicted are Shiva and Ganesha. Shiva is also referred as Nataraja (the lord of dance). While Shiva is associated with the fierce dance of Tandava, Parvati is associated with the soft dance of Lasya, and is said to have taught Shiva the dance of Lasya.![]()
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