Introduction, continued Day 2, May 2018
Kaavad Bassi district, Rajasthan Oral storytelling tradition Synergy between Kaavad maker-Kaavadiya Bhat
and patron Carried around the Bhat’s neck with a rope, supported with right hand Special auditions for the patron Patron chooses how to be
represented
Phad Bhilwara district, Rajasthan Oral storytelling tradition
Stories of local deities, Devnarayan and Pabuji Iconographically complex
Kesar Kalami
His generals Pabuji
Kesar Kalami
Kesar Kalami
Pabuji
His generals
Kesar Kalami
Miniature painting Various parts of North and West India Highly evolved Very fine work
Tholu Bommalata Ananthapur district, Andhra Pradesh Leather puppets Storytelling performances Lamps have replaced puppets
Mythology Vs Folklore
Examples
Mythology
Ramayan Mahabharat
Examples
Folklore
Gond story on deer growing antlers Peacock’s ugly feet Jadu patua-Tsunami Vishat Mata
Key differences
Mythology examples
Folklore examples
Ramayan Mahabharat Gond story on deer growing antlers, peacock’s ugly feet Jadu Patua story (song version) on tsunami (a modern folklore story)
Divinity Timeline Span of reach
Narratives
The Hero monomyth
Embodies ideals that define society Take-on things bigger than ourselves Good triumphs over evil Examples
Pabuji, a local legend Lord Ram, used in Kohabar as well (symbol of marriage) Vishat Mata, who triumphs amidst disadvantages
Role of Animals
Main characters
Supporting (Positive Vs Negative)
Matsya Avatar
Hanuman Deer used to lure Sita
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Narasimha Avatar killing Demon Hiranyakashipu
Prahlad is the hero of the story
Influence of local environment
Ramayan
Mahabharat
Madhubani Tholu Bommalata Pattachitra Miniature painting
Animals
Tiger in Jadu Patua Fishes in Madhubani Weird animals in Gond
Exercises- Day Two Sketch water life, using craft of your choice *Size: A3 ď ˝