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• The program begins with an introduction to Kuchipudi and then explains the various aspects of the training and the dance. A few of the popular items are also demonstrated and explained.

• The program begins with an introduction to Bharatanatyam and about the vigorous training students undergo.

• Abhinaya is introduced and explained items with Abhinaya are shown and explained. The programme ends with a Tillana in full costume.

• The program begins with a brief history of Kathakali and then goes on to explain about the training.

• How the Rasas are used in the actual dance is explained and after that the importance of make-up which is an essential part of Kathakali dance.

• The programs are in a lecture cum demonstration type of format wherein various aspects of dance are explained and begins with an introduction to Mohini Attam.

• The program give us panoramic view of the theatre Architecture in Europe beginning with the ancient Greek, the costumes, masks and the scenery used in different period and also the methods adopted to change scenery during a play.

• This program gives a glimpse into the ‘Natya Mandapa’ the theatre described in the ‘Natyasastra’ of ‘Bharata’, in which the plays of greatest Sanskrit play writes must have been staged. It gives an idea to the students how scientifically, creatively and meaningfully our ancient theatre was designed.

• ‘Kootiyattam’ is the glorious Sanskrit dramatic tradition which survives even today. This tradition of Kerala continued for a thousand years in theatres specially constructed in temples. These theatres are called ‘Kootampalam’ which means ‘temple of drama’. We have explained the ‘Kootampalam’ theatre and how the ‘Kootiyattam’ performance takes place in it.

• In this program we discussed the Modern Sanskrit play production in Bharat Natya Shastra’s style or western realistic style.

• This program informs the viewer that how, whom, where and by whom the Sanskrit plays were produced in modern times and gives an idea what is the stage of Sanskrit theatre in modern times.

• This program deals with ‘The Peking Opera’ and its theatre the Tea Houses and its architecture in detail. It also tells about how the present Chinese government and people has preserved and used their classical theatre.

• This program mentions the different roles and how it performs, etc, ultimately an appeal to preserve our great ancient classical Sanskrit tradition is made.

• This program deals with the Japan’s Noh theatre. It tells about the brief history of it, its stage and auditorium and its architecture in detail. The program also mentions how in modern times the Japanese has preserved their ancient art.

• It talks of art appreciation and gives an introduction to the basic elements. It traces the origin of arts from pre-historic cave paintings to communal arts which originated in palaces and places of worship.

• This program details the elements and techniques used in a work of art. It deals with the four basic elements of a work of art viz., line, colour, light and emotions.

• This program deals with the pre-historic cave paintings in France and Spain and goes on to the great civilizations which flourished on the banks of rivers and their contribution to arts.

• It begins with the Buddhist influences on the far east and Christian influences on Europe in the development of art, the influence of dance and music on Indian art. The program ends with a brief glimpse of the modern Indian painters.

• Renowned theatre personality of Gujarat and India Shri C.C. Mehta performs a mono acting of Luis Braille. Shri C.C. Mehta talks about Luis Braille, the mono acting and how he performed it in France and got the prize. The program is targeted at the students of theatre, literature and students interested in Luis Braille’s life.

• From ancient times education has always been imparted through the arts. Through the entertainment much can be said about the different problems, human values, etc. This program talks about the status of women.

• Among the social issues today, the problems of women are relevant and one of the worst is perhaps the problem of rape. The program talks specifically of rape. In a broader sense it conveys the status of women in society and indirectly inspires women to fight for their rights.

• The above 2 programms deals with information on different subjects through the experts in the field. Claude Garrigues is an Expert in Energy Conservation. In this program, he talks about energy audit of industries, particularly the textile industry, tips for energy conservation, how awareness could be created at social and educational levels, etc.

• It uses dance with narration (voice over), using the story of Eklavya & Drona. The program also stresses the importance of literacy.

• This is part of the series Education through art. In a drama format it conveys messages of air pollution, noise pollution and hygiene. So called educated and modern people don’t take care about these environmental problems.

• This program is about the development of design. The development of Design tells the story in different fields like language, shelter, cloth, books, transportation and others.

• This program shows that the graphic design is not the only design. Anything around us is a part of design.

• We are using number of products in our day-to-day life but not known to the story behind that creation. It start with the need of the product, new idea, conceptualization, process involved upto final product.

• An ambitious student wants to be a Designer. He went to the Institute and found how the education of design is being given and what opportunities are there for him.

• Drawing is the backbone of all art. In this program the techniques of drawing like architectural drawings are explained along with its evolutionary development.

• This program traces the origin of Nathdwara school of painting. Being the only living school of traditional Indian painting, where painters paint as devotees, this school indeed reflects the ethos of Indian culture and tradition in its original reference.

• Graphics give a facility to play with a variety of textures, depth, points, lines and they can create a variety of colours. Anjou Chaudhuri prefers to make her own paper by weaving variety of articles mainly from nature. Her creations are based on the philosophy that nature is the perfect example of how everything is created and recreated through a process of recycling.

• Festival of the Sun covers different aspects of the festival, people and how do they celebrate the occasion, the trade and commerce attached to the festival, people convey different messages through the festival of kite flying.

• The Patola of Patan are renowned the world over for their beauty and magnificence. The program aims to draw attention to the complex process behind the creation of a patolu.

• India has a rich legacy of many traditional folk forms. “Garbo” popularly known as “Garba”. This marvelous folk form has many distinctions.

• The main idea behind the expression by the artists was to generate an awareness of new creative way in which one can explore empty public spaces in the city.

• Weaving is one of the significant arts of Kutch. In this programme whole process from starching , drying, dyeing, spinning to weaving is demonstrated. It also documents the contribution by women in sustaining this beautiful handicraft.

• This programme depicts a rich tradition of Kutch. Ethenic communities maintain traditional crafts like embroidery of different types like Aahir, Aari, Rabari, Jat, Kharekh, Soof, Pakko, Mutwa.
  

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The Mystic Sufism
00:19:43:15 2009 B/AHM/3/798
Producer : Nandini Joshi & Parth Trivedi

Persona of Colour : Jayant Parikh
00:24:34:15 2009 B/AHM/3/806
Producer : Malti Mehta