How did traditional means of communication develop?
- These forms of communication developed from beliefs, customs, and rituals practiced by the people over a long period of time.
- These forms of communication are very old and deep-rooted.
- It employs vocal, verbal, musical, and visual folk art forms, transmitted to a society or group of societies from one generation to another.
Different forms of traditional media
The traditional form of communication may not be popular but this form of communication does the purpose of communication with family, friends, and in society. These are:
- Traditional dance
- Drama
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Song
- Music
- Motifs and symbols.
Nagada- In the village, one must have seen this form of communication where the announcement is made by beating a drum with a stick. This is called as Nagada.
Puppetry- In rural areas puppetry is the popular form of communication. Shadow puppetry and string puppetry are the most famous form of puppetry.
Patachitra Katha- These are the stories that have been told through the medium of palm leaf paintings.
Storytelling- We all know this form of communication. This form of communication existed before even before the writing begins. Example: Historical stories of freedom struggle which are unknown in textbooks and are not documented are communicated orally from one generation to another. They kept the stories alive.
Nautanki- It is folk art and includes a mixture of music and dance. This is most popular in northern India. it was even the most popular form of entertainment before the cinema begins.
Fairs and festivals- People gathered at a place in fairs and festivals where they exchanged views amongst themselves.
Folk dances- These vary from one region to another. For example, you will find a variety of tribal dances in the north-eastern region, Orissa and Gujarat. Every tribe has a different dance form and dress, accessories, symbols and motifs.
Paintings- Traditional paintings, wall paintings, inscriptions, statues and stupas played a vital role in communicating ideas and culture from one generation to another.
Differences between Traditional Media and New Media
Traditional media | New media |
1. Non-technical in nature. | 1. Technical in nature. |
2. It is less expensive. | 2. It is expensive because it needs investment. |
3. Its reach is limited | 3. It reaches a larger number of people. |
4. Communication takes place directly in from of a live audience. | 4. Message is broadcasted. It could be live or recorded. |
5. It is culturally rigid. | 5. It is flexible |
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