Yakshagana and Jatra: East and South Indian Folk Theater
Exploration of Yakshagana (Karnataka) and Jatra (Bengal/Odisha), highlighting their distinct theatrical conventions.
Key Questions
- Compare the storytelling techniques used in Yakshagana and Jatra.
- Analyze the significance of elaborate costumes and makeup in these folk forms.
- Explain how religious mythology often forms the basis of these performances.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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