Traditional Roots and Folk Art · Art History and Heritage

Puppetry and Performance Traditions

Exploring the craft and movement of Kathputli and shadow puppets in Indian storytelling.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the physical design of a puppet reflect its character's personality?
  2. 2What makes a story more engaging when told through a puppet rather than an actor?
  3. 3How do light and shadow manipulate the audience's perception of reality?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Traditional Puppetry of India - Class 7
Class: Class 7
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Traditional Roots and Folk Art
Period: Art History and Heritage

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