A descriptive visual analysis of the survival of Tamil arranged marriage rituals and the impact of commercialism
This research A Descriptive Visual Analysis of the Survival of Tamil Arranged Marriage Rituals and the Impact of Commercialism is a critical analysis of ritual performances as a key component of Tamil wedding ceremonies. These rituals are performed before, during, and after the wedding and are inter...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-uir.unisa.ac.za-10500-220752018-11-19T17:15:40Z A descriptive visual analysis of the survival of Tamil arranged marriage rituals and the impact of commercialism Kanni, Balasubramanian Mpako, Nombeko Arranged marriage Community Hindu religion Parental support Performances Tamil Rituals Wedding day 306.810954 Weddings -- Economic aspects -- India Marriage in popular culture Arranged marriage -- India Marriage customs and rites -- India Hinduism -- Rituals India -- Religious life and customs This research A Descriptive Visual Analysis of the Survival of Tamil Arranged Marriage Rituals and the Impact of Commercialism is a critical analysis of ritual performances as a key component of Tamil wedding ceremonies. These rituals are performed before, during, and after the wedding and are interrogated throughout in this dissertation. This research explored and attempted to identify the significance of ritual performances in Tamil people’s marriages of southern India. Through the documentation and unpacking of traditional Hindu wedding celebrations, this study examined how these ancient rituals have been influenced by the modern world. It explored how cultural beliefs are negatively impacted through the commercialisation of wedding ceremonies and how they justify the maintenance of ritual practice. Symbolic activities and ritual performances are studied and discussed throughout this study by observing various Tamil wedding ceremonies and conclusions are drawn through conversations with couples and parents who have participated in such events. The dissertation further explores the ways in which these rituals are ultimately reflected and represented in artistic practice, inspired by the works of various artists who engage with their mediums in a ritualistic manner. Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology M.VA (Art, History, Visual Arts and Musicology) 2017-02-28T12:38:42Z 2017-02-28T12:38:42Z 2016-02 Dissertation Kanni, Balasubramanian (2016) A descriptive visual analysis of the survival of Tamil arranged marriage rituals and the impact of commercialism, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22075> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22075 en 1 online resource (viii, 108 leaves) |
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Arranged marriage Community Hindu religion Parental support Performances Tamil Rituals Wedding day 306.810954 Weddings -- Economic aspects -- India Marriage in popular culture Arranged marriage -- India Marriage customs and rites -- India Hinduism -- Rituals India -- Religious life and customs |
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Arranged marriage Community Hindu religion Parental support Performances Tamil Rituals Wedding day 306.810954 Weddings -- Economic aspects -- India Marriage in popular culture Arranged marriage -- India Marriage customs and rites -- India Hinduism -- Rituals India -- Religious life and customs Kanni, Balasubramanian A descriptive visual analysis of the survival of Tamil arranged marriage rituals and the impact of commercialism |
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This research A Descriptive Visual Analysis of the Survival of Tamil Arranged Marriage Rituals and the Impact of Commercialism is a critical analysis of ritual performances as a key component of Tamil wedding ceremonies. These rituals are performed before, during, and after the wedding and are interrogated throughout in this dissertation. This research explored and attempted to identify the significance of ritual performances in Tamil people’s marriages of southern India. Through the documentation and unpacking of traditional Hindu wedding celebrations, this study examined how these ancient rituals have been influenced by the modern world. It explored how cultural beliefs are negatively impacted through the commercialisation of wedding ceremonies and how they justify the maintenance of ritual practice. Symbolic activities and ritual performances are studied and discussed throughout this study by observing various Tamil wedding ceremonies and conclusions are drawn through conversations with couples and parents who have participated in such events. The dissertation further explores the ways in which these rituals are ultimately reflected and represented in artistic practice, inspired by the works of various artists who engage with their mediums in a ritualistic manner. === Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology === M.VA (Art, History, Visual Arts and Musicology) |
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A descriptive visual analysis of the survival of Tamil arranged marriage rituals and the impact of commercialism |
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A descriptive visual analysis of the survival of Tamil arranged marriage rituals and the impact of commercialism |
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Kanni, Balasubramanian (2016) A descriptive visual analysis of the survival of Tamil arranged marriage rituals and the impact of commercialism, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22075> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22075 |
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