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  • Analysis of the Psychological Background of the Female Characters in Shakespearean Dramas (In Relation to Hamlet, Macbeth & Othello) 
    Rajapaksha, R.H.R. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    In Sigmund Freud’s Psychological Theory, he compares a human mind to a floating glacier. The upper part of the glacier is called the “Super ego” and the submerged part is termed the “Ego” While the part which cannot be ...
  • The Challengers that Obstruct the Popularity of Street Drama in Sri Lanka 
    Jayasundara, K.H.J.S.K. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The aim of the study is to investigate the causes of the lack of popularity of Street Drama in the modern day. The purpose of this study is to focus on how street drama, which was popular in 1970, are not as popular ...
  • A Comprehensive Study on Kuzanthai M. Shanmugalingam’s Plays of 1980-1990 
    Rajakaruna, R.H.W.P.W.A.C. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The period of 1980-1990 is remembered as perhaps the most violent period in Sri Lanka’s history with the growing ethnic tension leading to a civil war with the LTTE against the Sri Lankan state. Due to the adverse situation ...
  • The Current Dramaturge Requirements in Sri Lankan Theatre 
    Nishshanka, N.M.V.D. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This study focuses on the current dramaturgical requirements in Sri Lankan theatre. The renaissance in Europe caused the birth of new facets not only in science and technology but also in techniques, crafts, and various ...
  • The Depiction of Reality in the Films of Charlie Chaplin: A Marxist Perspective 
    Darshana, K.D. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Charlie Chaplin is considered a landmark figure in 20th Century Cinema. He reresents the silent era of Cinema that can be appreciated by spectators from any lifestyle, particularly regardless of differences in language ...
  • ‘Eternal Love’, Illustrated in Shakespearian Dramas 
    Dissanayake, D.M.W. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This paper will explore the theme of love in the dramas of Shakespeare through an examination of it in a comedy, Midsummer Night’s Dream and a tragedy, Antony and Cleopatra. The theme of love discussed here will be that ...
  • Feminism in Federico Garcia Lorca’s Stage Dramas 
    Kathriarachchi, U.K. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This study explores feminism in Federico Garcia Lorca’s Stage dramas. Federico Garcia Lorca dramatizes the stultifying and sexually repressive life of women in provincial Spain in a rural trilogy formed by his three most ...
  • Hamlet is Neither Inert nor Backward when Achieving his Objectives 
    Gunasinghe, E.R.N.K. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This study examines Hamlet as an introspective character who has the ability to astutely observe the reality in the world, analyze and examine every nuance of the unique situations he encounters. Hamlet is the greatest ...
  • An Investigation of Psychiatric Mythology of “Riddi Yagaya’s” Dramatic Scenes 
    Jayaweera, K.G.D.H. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This paper investigates if Riddi Yagaya’s “Kapuyakkariya” and “Daru Nelawilla” includes psychiatric Methods of treatment/ -“Riddi Yagaya” is enacted “To wish in anticipated reprehension for her child-birth and to carry ...
  • An Investigation on the Social Importance of the Entrance of Sooniyam Yakshaniya in Daha Ata Sanniya 
    Uthpala, G.B.I. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This research paper focused on the importance of the entrance of Sooniyam Yakshaniya in Daha Ata Sanniya. “Daha Ata Sanniya is the ritual that is held for Sanni Yaka and other related Devils to avoid blemishes sustained ...
  • Is Creating “Vidu” after “Aksharaya” an Ideological Displacement of Asoka Handagama? 
    Kumara, M.U. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Asoka Handagama is a leading figure of the third generation of Sri Lankan cinema. He made the film "Aksharaya" in 2005, but, unfortunately, was banned. After that, he made "Vidu" in 2010. These two films are very important ...
  • Is it Fair to Cut-off 18+ Scenes Telecasted Through Sri Lankan Television Channels? 
    Hettiarachchi, B. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Television is a public media. The structure of the television has been made with the ability to watch television without any differences of age. That means from a child to grown ups. Therefore, implementing rules and ...
  • Modern Short Plays and Narratives 
    Arachchi, E.K.G. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This paper examines the term ‘narrative’ could be defined as the form of expression employed by novels and short plays. The lineup of incidents and occurrences in such creations were subjected to a deep study for this ...
  • Resolving the Problems of Performing Art Photography That Rises Up in The Theatre 
    Liyanage, I. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The purpose of this paper to discusses the photography in performing arts industry as a connoisseur. Experience of the art media and ability to handle the technology are the most important qualities that the photographer ...
  • Resonances of an Enduring Lament: The ‘Trojan Women’ as a War Play 
    Abeysekara, C.J. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    War creates problems that are common to people across space and time. One such is the breakup of the family unit. The Greeks fought the Trojan War in prehistoric times upon which is based the play “Trojan Women” authored ...
  • The Sex Appeal by Current Music Videos in Sri Lanka 
    Herath, H.M.S.N. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The music is an art of receding the mantel of audience. The ability of the music use popular culture therefore music videos are very popular among Sri Lankans. Some music videos, songs are produced without good meaning ...
  • The Singing Actor: The Birth of the Singing Actor in Sinhalese Theatre of Sri Lanka 
    Wickramasinghe, W.A.D.I.P. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    According to Leslie Bennett (2013), the singing actor must perform the structure laid out in the text, yet freely improvise within that structure making discoveries and impromptu decisions in order to tell the truth ...
  • The Social impact of the ‘Selfie-Photography’ Trend Among the University Undergraduates 
    Lal, T.I.S.S. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    “Selfie-photography” has become a popular trend in the current field of photography. “Selfie” is defined as a photograph that one takes of oneself, typically taken with a smartphone or webcam and shares via social media. ...
  • A Study Based on The Relationship Between a Stage Drama Actor and Yoga Exercises 
    Kulasuriya, K.W.K.P. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The purpose of this study to examine the importance of Yoga exercises for a stage drama actor. The main objective of yoga exercising is to gain physical and mental fitness. “Acting is the process of wondering the emotions ...
  • A Study of the Possibilities and Limits 
    Suraweera, A. (Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    In this paper, I will discuss the ethical problems related to employing photo manipulation in photojournalism Using data from news media. Like all professional fields, photojournalism has its own standard of ethics. Every ...

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