Sanskrit Drama

SANSKRIT DRAMA

Lauren Lopez & Chad Deline

Major playwrights involved in Sanskrit Dramas? (Who?)

Famous dramatists in Sanskrit Dramas were:

Kalidasa: known for famous play, Raghuvamsha (“Dynasty of Raghu”)

Bhasa: Known for famous Play (Urubhanga)

Characteristics of Sanskrit Dramas (What?)

Sanskrit dramas are highly-inflected. Contains Indo-European language. Is related to basic Greek & Latin. Was based on documenting the affairs of

state. Also based on composing literary art. Contained poetic devices, mythic, and

historical allusion. Stories tend to rein enforce upper-class

people. Consisted of kings and brahmans.

When Sanskrit Drama emerged? (When?)

This drama came about during 1st century CE moving on to the 10th century CE.

It is also known to have emerged during the first century AD’s & BC’s time period.

Sanskrit declined during the 10th and 15th centuries due to political issues in India, during the time.

Where did it originate at? Sanskrit drama began in India,

that’s where it all started. This marked the beginning of

theatre in India. They were very popular & staged all

over theatres in ancient India.

Why was it important & why did Sanskrit drama develop?

It is very important because it included the early development into the Proto-Indo- European language.

Also has early writings of proper grammar and literary works in the texts.

Sanskrit Drama Video Kutiyattam, Sanskrit Theatre - YouTube