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theatre history exam 2
Theatre history exam 2
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Fine Art
Undergraduate 4
09/30/2012
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Sanskrit theatre
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a classical form of Indian theater that dates back to approximately 100 c.e. The purpose of Sanskrit theater is to move the spectator to experience the appropriaterasa or sense of pleasure and delight. shudraka's the little clay cart is a Sanskrit play.
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Rasa
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in sanskrit drama, the cumulative stimuli and aesthetic reactions of spectators that are formed when paired with bhavas (emotions). There are nine basic rasas: erotic, comic, pathetic, furious, heroic, terrible, odious, marvelous, and peaceful. A play can incorporate many rasas but at its conclusion, one rasa must predominate to ensure a sense of balance and closure for the spectator.
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bhava
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in sanskrit drama, the eight fundamental human emotions (pleasure, mirth, sorrow, wrath, vigor, fear, disgust, and wonder) that are paired with rasas, the aesthetic experiences of the spectator or the mood of the scene in question. The various combinations of these elements create a diversity of moods and experiences that enhance the viewers’ sensations when watching a play.

 
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