'for 90 years' - On asking how much years he had studied Kutiyattam. He was 90 years then.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He answered that he had studied Kutiyattam for 90 years, indicating a lifelong dedication.
- In plain terms
- He had studied the art for ninety years.
- What can you take from it?
- Commitment to an art can span a lifetime.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does such longevity mean for cultural transmission?
- How does age affect artistic practice?
Another view
The number may be hyperbolic or symbolic rather than literal.
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