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Evaluate the role of trade relations in the cultural fusion of Kerala.
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Kerala’s cultural heritage is centuries old. The culture of Kerala is an amalgam of native art forms, language, literature, architectural style, music, festivals, cuisine, archaeological monuments, heritage centres and so on. There are many cultural institutions dedicated to protect these as well.
The artistic field of Kerala comprises ancient classical art, folk art as well as modern artistic forms like the cinema. The arts of Kerala can be divided generally into audio - visual arts, and also into classical art forms and folk art forms. Visual arts include stage art, sculpture, painting and cinema, which comprise both classical and folk forms. Music and instrumental music belong to audio arts. The musical culture of Kerala includes folk music (folk songs, ritual songs, Thiruvathira songs, Vanchipattu) and classical music comprising Carnatic music, Kathakali music and Sopana music. The traditional musical instruments of Kerala include among others Panchavadyam, Chendamelam, and Thayambaka.
Kerala has a distinctive architectural tradition. Places of worship and ancient houses are examples of that architectural style that gave importance to simplicity. They were built according to “Thachushastra.” You can also see a distinct temple architectural style. Thantra Samuchayam, Shilpachandrika and Manushyalaya Chandrika are some of the famous books on the science of architecture.
Malayalam cinema field is one of the strongest in India. Kerala has contributed a number of film personalities who are well-known worldwide. The first cinema show in Kerala was held in Kozhikode in the year 1906. Mobile cinema screening practice gave way to permanent cinema halls by the third decade of the twentieth century.