Adbhutham
Dublin Core
Title
Adbhutham
Subject
Wonder
Emotions
Expressions
Acting
Facial
Description
Adbhutam is one of the facial expressions used in Kathakali. Adbhutam is wonder and curiosity. The awe that one feels when one comes across something divine and supernatural, some power or beauty that is remarkable. It is one of the more gentle facial expressions used in Kathakali.
Creator
Abhinavagupta
Contributor
Bharata Muni
Rights
To be used to express the appreciation of a marvel and divinity
Relation
Suprise
Format
Wonderment
Wide eyes to express more white
Arched Eyebrows
Jaw drops slightly
Type
Facial Expression
Identifier
adhbutam10
Coverage
Date Created
Between 200 BCE and 200 CE
Date Valid
Till Date
Kathakali Item Type Metadata
Malayalam Characterization
അദ്ഭുതമ്
English Translation
Wonder
Place of Creation
Kerala
Collection
Citation
Abhinavagupta, “Adbhutham,” CCCH9051 Group 34, accessed May 10, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-34/items/show/26.
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