Analytical Discussion of Rasa Theory in Indian Painting

The theory of rasa, originally developed in the context of Indian performance arts such as drama and dance, has been applied to Indian painting with intriguing results. Analyzing the theory of rasa in Indian painting involves examining how visual art can evoke and communicate the same range of emotional experiences described by the rasas in classical Indian aesthetics.Rasa is an essence of every work of art like dance, music and Literature that can only be suggested and not articulated. It is a type of thoughtful abstraction in which the world of physical forms is permeated by the interiority of the human feelings. However the word may seem magical at first but it is, not so in actual because to experience rasa one does not need any magical spell but hasto be sensitive enough to connect with the emotions of the work. It is the concept of emotions, connections and feelings. This research paper aims to explore the meaning, history and scope of rasa theory in present scenario.