Verstehen · Kapitel 11
Art & Handicrafts
Sri Lanka's art traditions date back over 2,000 years — from the frescoes of the Maidens of the Clouds in Sigiriya to the ritual masks of the southern coast and the intricate Kandyan dance. Many traditions are still vibrantly passed down today.
4 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Temple Architecture & Frescoes
Sri Lanka's temple art is among the most significant in Asia. The island has developed its own architectural style, dis…
2
Ritual Masks — Devil Dance & Healing
The traditional masks of Sri Lanka (Vesmuhunu) have their roots in ritual dances and healing ceremonies. They are prima…
3
Batik & Textile Art
Batik is a vibrant art form in Sri Lanka: cotton fabrics are painted with hot wax, dyed, and dewaxed — often in multipl…
4
Kandyan Dance
The Kandyan Dance (Uda Rata Natum) is Sri Lanka's most famous dance form — a powerful, acrobatic dance with elaborate c…
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