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Title:
Volume 32 - Issue 2
Date:
1979
Table of contents:
- p. Front and Back [Advertisements]: [Photographs -- Wall Paintings to Oil Paintings] | Showcases the works of Kerala painters, including those of some 20th-century artists.
- p. 2-4 [Also in - Splendours of Kerala; Title - Introduction; Author - Mulk Raj Anand; Pages - 1-4]: Anand, Mulk Raj, In Praise of Kerala Heritage [Editorial] | Kerala temple architecture broke away from the Tamil tradition of monumental gopuras, creating more modest yet lively abodes for the gods, and introduced innovative features. Its dance-drama forms, society, and philosophy underwent centuries of evolution and creativity.
- p. 5-36 [Also in - Splendours of Kerala; Pages - 5-49]: Bernier, Ronald, Architectural Developments of Kerala Temples | The essay examines the origins of Kerala temple art, and the unique architecture, sculptures, and wood carvings in the temples of Trichambaram, Taliporamba, Vaikom, Ettumanur, Vazhapalli, Allepey, and Kaviyur.
- p. 37-54: Anand, Mulk Raj, The Tradition of Wall-Painting in Kerala | The article illustrates and discusses the notable large-scale murals in the temples of Tirunandikkara, Chitraval, Ettumanur, and Vaikom (16th-19th centuries).
- p. 55-65 [Also in - Splendours of Kerala; Pages - 81-91]: Kothari, Sunil, Kathakali -- The Sacred Dance-drama of Kerala | An account of a Kathakali performance, and the themes, characters, costumes, make-up, and musical instruments used in this dance-drama.
- p. 66-74 [Also in - Splendours of Kerala; Pages - 92-100]: Nair, D. Appukuttan, Kudiyattam -- Fantasy and Poetry in Dance | An account of the dramas, make-up, and settings which go into a Kudiyattam performance.
- p. 75-80 [Also in - Splendours of Kerala; Pages - 101-106]: Radhakrishna, Geeta, Mohiniattam -- The Dance of the Enchantress | The article discusses the antiquity of Mohiniattam, its style and tradition, themes, repertoire, poetic compositions, costumes, and exponents.
- p. 81-84 [Also in - Splendours of Kerala; Pages - 107-110]: Panikkar, Kavalam Narayana, Ecstasy of the Folk Dance -- The Mystical Rhythms of the Village Community | Folk dances of Kerala are integral to the total artistic tradition. The various forms of folk dances discussed are Kothamuri, Kalampattu, Mudikettu, Patayani, and Theyyam.
- p. 85-89 [Also in - Splendours of Kerala; Pages - 111-115]: Kuttiammu, T.P., The Mosques of Kerala -- A Study of Adaptation and Re-adaptation of the Islamic Tradition | The mosques are architecturally classified into Early, Mughal, and Modern styles. Each of these categories underwent adaptations to suit climatic conditions and local construction methods. The article discusses the fundamental principles in the building of a mosque and the raw materials used, with examples of the architectural styles.
- p. 90-92 [Also in - Splendours of Kerala; Pages - 116-118]: Berkson, Carmel, The Synagogue -- The Jewish Heritage | The writer examines the early records pertaining to the arrival and settlement of the Jews in India, and the three groups within the community. Among the synagogues, the Pardesi synagogue (built in 1568) is unique.
- p. 93-98 [Also in - Splendours of Kerala; Pages - 119-124]: Paul, D. Babu, The Churches -- The Christian Heritage | The article describes the architecture of the churches in Kerala, and their history. The Syrian Christians of Kerala, comprising native converts of the Namboodiri caste and Syrian immigrants, trace the origin of their Christianity to 52 CE, when St Thomas arrived at Muziris (Cranganore). St Thomas established seven churches in Kerala.