Citrabhinaya, Citra-abhinaya, Citrābhinaya: 1 definition
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Citrabhinaya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chitrabhinaya.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: archive.org: Natya ShastraCitrābhinaya (चित्राभिनय, “varied representation”).—The speciality in the representation through Gestures and the like, which occurs from time to time, but has not been mentioned before when stated in diverse ways, is known as the varied representation (citrābhinaya)
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
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Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Literary and dramatic elements in Nāṭyaśāstra < [Chapter 1 - Nāṭya]
Observations based on Nāṭyaśāstra < [Chapter 5 - Conclusion]
Analysis of technical terms: Abhinaya < [Chapter 1 - Nāṭya]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)