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Typical character 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.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Typical Characters refers to one of the two types of Characters (in Indian dramas), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—In a dramatic performance the Characters play the lead role. Actually the dramatist projects his ideas through the behaviors of different characters. A Typical Character in Sanskrit drama refers to a character that stands as a representative of a particular class or group of people. As for example, the characters of Sūtradhāra, Vīta, Śakāra, Vidūṣaka, Kañcukī, Dūta, Naṭa etc. can be taken as typical character.
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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