YAVANIKA: THE MOURNED ART AND THE UNMOURNED ARTIST
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.5083Keywords:
Yavanika, Performative Art, Artist Invisibility, Mourning in Art, Cultural Memory, Forgotten Artists, Aesthetics and Erasure, Theatrical Symbolism, Art and Identity, Marginalized CreatorsAbstract [English]
"Yavanika: The Mourned Art and the Unmourned Artist" explores the layered symbolism behind the theatrical curtain—Yavanika—as both a metaphor and a literal veil that obscures the life and legacy of the artist behind the spectacle. This study delves into how traditional and modern art forms mourn the decay of the performative space while often neglecting the emotional, social, and existential decline of the artist. By analyzing literary texts, dramatic performances, and visual representations, the paper interrogates the cultural phenomena where art is immortalized, yet the creators remain invisible, marginalized, or forgotten. The narrative critically reflects on the paradox of public reverence for lost art forms alongside private neglect of the individual who created them, raising questions about memory, erasure, and the politics of mourning in artistic discourse.
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