Course Objectives:
This course will enable the students -
Course Outcomes (CO)
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Learning outcomes (at course level) |
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Assessment Strategies |
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SHIS 501 |
Introducing Indian Art |
The students will be able to–
CO1- Get acquainted with the key terms in art appreciation including fine art, craft and folk art. CO2-Demonstrate an understanding on the Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Modern Sculpture CO3- Understand the development of Indian Architecture Including Hindu temples, Mosques and Mausoleums CO4- Assess the growth and development of Colonial, Modern and Contemporary architecture CO5- Get acquainted with the growth of paintings from earliest to modern times |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks. |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Understanding key terms in art appreciation: fine art, craft, art and folk art
Sculpture
Iconography: Hindu, Jain, Buddhist
Modern sculpture
Architecture
Temple architecture -- Nagara, Dravida and Vesara
Stupas and Pillars
Mosques and Mausoleums -- Qutb Complex; Humayun’s tomb; Jama Masjid; Taj Mahal
Colonial architecture
Modern and contemporary architecture
Mural painting – Ajanta
Cave painting- Bagh and Ellora
Mughal and Rajput- miniature styles
Raja Ravi Verma and the Bengal School
Books Recommended:
Recommended Readings:
E-Resources
Iconography: Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Modern sculpture
Temple architecture
Stupas
Pillars
Muslim Architecture
Colonial architecture
Modern and contemporary architecture
Mural painting – Ajanta
Cave painting- Bagh and Ellora
Mughal and Rajput- miniature styles
Raja Ravi Verma and the Bengal School, Modern and contemporary artists