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Collection Citation:
Nancy Douglas Bowditch and Brush family papers, circa 1860-1985. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
Funding for the processing and digitization of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art
Edited film shot in Kerala, India, documents the tradition of Kutiyatam, the only surviving Sanskrit drama. Scenes include: a temple constructed specifically for the drama, actors and and musicians being instructed in the dramatic form, consecration of the stage, and excerpts from two Kutiyatam works: Act I of "Subhadradhananjayam" by King Kulasekhara Varma, ca. 10th century, and Act IV of "Ascaryacudamani" by Saktibhadra, ca. 8th century.
Legacy keyords: Language and culture ; Music ; Musical instruments ; Sanskrit ; Theatrical productions
Local Number:
HSFA 1977.3.4
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
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Collection Citation:
Clifford Reis Jones films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
Cataloging supported by Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee
