Ancient Indian Art and Architecture-I

Paper Code: 
25 HIS 324 (A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course empowers students to trace the chronological and stylistic developments in India's historical contexts. They examine the interrelationship between architecture, sculpture, and paintings, exploring their essence, themes, and styles. Additionally, students familiarize themselves with art and architecture from prehistoric and proto-historic beginnings to the post-Mauryan era, extending to the 'classical' phase until approximately 600 CE.

Course Outcomes: 

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Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

 

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25 HIS 324 (A)

Ancient Indian Art and Architecture- I

(Theory)

 

CO101- Make an estimate of Art and Architecture and Characteristics of Indian Art.

CO102-Examine Prehistoric Rock Art and major developments in sculpture, painting and architecture during the early period of Indian history.

CO103-Analyze the development of art and architecture in Indus Saraswati Civilization.

CO104-Critically analyse the major developments in sculpture, Pillars painting and architecture in the Mauryan period and as well as in Shunga and Satvahana period.

CO105-Trace the intertwined nature of art, religion and society in the period and the origin and Evolution of Stupa architecture

CO106-Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation

Class Assignment, Presentation, Individual and group projects,Class test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Understanding Art and Architecture

Characteristics of Indian Art.

Symbols and Symbolism in the Indian art.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Ancient Rock Carvings

Prehistoric Rock Art

12.00
Unit III: 
Harappan Art

Development of art and architecture in Indus –Saraswati Civilization-town planning and architecture in the main cities, sculptures (stone, terracotta and metal figures) and seals.

12.00
Unit IV: 
Art in the Mauryan period

Study of art and architecture in the Mauryan period: palaces, pillars and sculptures

Development of art and architecture in the Shunga and Satvahana  period.

12.00
Unit V: 
Origin and Evolution of Stupa Architecture

A study of Stupas at Bharhut, Sanchi, Amravati and Nagarjunakonda with special reference to their architecture and sculpture.

Essential Readings: 
  • P. Brown :Indian Architecture(Buddhist and Hindu),Vol. 1, Bombay,1971
  • A.K.Coomaraswamy : An Introduction to Indian Art, Adyar Theosophical Publishing House, 1956
References: 
  • V.S. Agarwal: Indian Art ,Vol. I, Varanassi 1965.
  • A History of Indian and Indonesian Art, Dover Publication, New york, 1965.
  • B. Rowland : The Art and Architecture of India, Harmondsworth, 1970
  • J. Fergusan :History of Indian and Eastern Architecture, Vol. I & II,Munshiram Manoharlal,Delhi, 1967.
  • J C Harle :Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent, London, 1986
  • N.R. Ray : Maurya and Post Maurya Art< Delhi, 1971
  • Grunwedel: Buddhist Art of India, New Delhi ,1972
  • J. Marshak : A Guide to Sanchi, Calcutta,1965

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Academic Year: 
2025-26
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