Ancient Indian Art and Architecture II

Paper Code: 
25 HIS 423 (A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course empowers students to evaluate India's architectural and aesthetic traditions since ancient times, understanding the intricate balance between continuity and change within Indian society. It delves into the developments in art, architecture, sculpture, and painting during the Kushan, Gupta, and post-Gupta eras, offering insights into the cultural evolution and artistic achievements of ancient India.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25HIS 423 (A)

Ancient Indian Art and Architecture -II

(Theory)

 

CO166-Examine the Origin and development of Rock cut architecture

CO167-Compare and contrast the complex interplay between continuity and change, the past and the current Indian structure of the society.

CO168-Explain Art in the Kushan period and Gupta period.

CO169-Assess the origin, Evolution and Main styles of Hindu Temples and Gupta temples.

CO170-Analyse the Post Gupta Temple Architecture.

CO171-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 test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Class Assignment, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Rock Cut Architecture

Origin and development of Rock cut architecture: Barabar-Nagarjuni Caves;Hinayana Vihara and Chaityagriha; Mahayana Vihara and Chaityagriha.

12.00
Unit II: 
Art in the Caves

Brahmanical Caves- Ellora, Elephanta; Jain Caves, Orissa(Udaigiri and Khandagiri)and Ellora.

12.00
Unit III: 
Art in the Kushan and Gupta Period

Study of Mathura and Gandhara Style.

Gupta Art- a study of sculptures, Ajanta paintings

12.00
Unit IV: 
Hindu Temple Architecture

Origin, Evolution and Main styles of Hindu Temples.

Gupta temples.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Post Gupta Temple Architecture

North India-A study of Orissa, Khajuraho and Abu group of temples.

South India-Rashtrakuta  Temple(Kailash temple ,Ellora)Pallava Rathas and structural temples, Chola temples

Essential Readings: 
  • C. Sivaramamurti: Indian Sculpture, Delhi ,1961
  • M.W.Meister et al : An Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture(relevant portions), New Delhi, 1983 to 1988.
  • S. P. Gupta : Elements of Indian Art
  • S.P.Gupta :The Roots of Indian Art

 

References: 
  • S. K.Saraswati :A survey of Indian Sculpture, Delhi, 1975
  • C. Sivaramamurti:Indian Paintings, Delhi, II Edition, 1996
  • Stella Kramrisch : Indian Sculpture, Calcutta, 1933
  • V.S.Agarwal: Gupta art, Varanasi, 1977
  • P.K.Agarwal: Gupta kalinKala avam Vastu, varanasi, 1994
  • J. Marshall:The Buddhist Art of Gandhara, New Delhi, 1980
  • D. Mitra ;Buddhist Monuments, Calcutta, 1971
  • C. Sivaramamurti :Amravati Sculpture in the Madras Government Museum.
  • Ghosh : Ajanta Murals.
  • S. Kramrisch : Hindu Temples, Volume I & II, Calcutta, 1946
  • Krishana Dev :Temples of India, 2 Volumes, Delhi, 1994.
  • Temples of North India (Hindi), New Delhi, 1969
  • K.R.Srinivasan :Temples of South India (Hindi), New Delhi
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Academic Year: 
2025-26
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