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Exploring the potential application of

technology for revitalizing traditional
performance arts: Costume and musical

elements in Yakshagana

Shashiraj Somayaji* , Narahari N , Shivashankar R. Srivatsa ,
and Sangamesh C. Godi

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, B. M. S. College of Engineering,
Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

The artistic heritage of a country plays a vital role in ensuring its enduring legacy.
Thus, dance-drama performance arts, such as Yakshagana, serve as symbols of India’s
rich cultural heritage. However, despite significant technological advancements,
traditional art forms have often been overlooked. At present, many traditional
Indian art forms are facing numerous difficulties and challenges, while artists and
organizers continue to rely on traditional designs and manufacturing techniques,
raising concerns about productivity and efficiency. To preserve and nurture these
*Corresponding author: art forms for future generations, research and development on the technological
Shashiraj Somayaji needs of artists and other stakeholders is essential. This study, therefore, first
(shashiraj.mech@bmsce.ac.in) examined the technological requirements of the Yakshagana community. Based
Citation: Somayaji S, Narahari N, on the findings, demands for significant improvements in costume and musical
Srivatsa SR, Godi SC. Exploring elements were identified, which are particularly relevant for researchers in materials
the potential application of science and engineering. Specifically, these demands are discussed in terms of
technology for revitalizing traditional
performance arts: Costume and their varieties, materials, and manufacturing methods. Next, this study explores
musical elements in Yakshagana. the potential application of scientific technology and research opportunities in the
Arts & Communication. field of materials engineering to enhance Yakshagana as an art form. This includes
2024;2(4):3052.
doi: 10.36922/ac.3052 experimentation, testing, modeling, analysis, reverse engineering, the use of
composite material technology, additive manufacturing, vibroacoustic analysis, and
Received: February 28, 2024
advanced manufacturing technology, among others. It is hoped that the results of
Accepted: May 14, 2024 this study will not only expand the scope of technical research and contribute to the
Published Online: October 4, 2024 performance arts community but also inspire future research on similar challenges
across various art disciplines.
Copyright: © 2024 Author(s).
This is an Open-Access article
distributed under the terms
of the Creative Commons Keywords: Technological revitalization; Research opportunities; Materials engineering;
AttributionNoncommercial License, Costume elements; Musical elements; Artistic heritage; Yakshagana
permitting all non-commercial use,
distribution, and reproduction in any
medium, provided the original work
is properly cited.
1. Introduction
Publisher’s Note: AccScience
Publishing remains neutral with The performing arts in India have contributed to the cultural, emotional, ethical, and
regard to jurisdictional claims in
published maps and institutional societal development of people, including artists. Comprising aspects such as music,
affiliations. dance, body language, dialogues, stage techniques, makeup, and costumes, performing

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