This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Indian art. It begins by contextualizing the rich cultural heritage and evolutionary patterns of Indian art. Through detailed examination of representative examples, students will develop familiarity with various art forms and enhance their skills. The course also encourages students to critically appraise and appreciate Indian art from ancient to contemporary times, covering topics such as sculpture, architecture, and Painting.
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25SHIS 301 |
Introducing Indian Art (Theory) |
CO1- Analyse the key terms in art appreciation including fine art, craft and folk art. CO2- Examine the Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Modern Sculpture CO3- Evaluate the development of Indian Architecture Including Hindu temples, Mosques and Mausoleums CO4- Assess the growth and development of Colonial, Modern and Contemporary architecture CO5- Determine the growth of paintings from earliest to modern times CO6-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, 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
Temple architecture -- Nagara, Dravida and Vesara
Stupas and Pillars
Mosques and Mausoleums -- Qutb Complex; Humayun’s tomb; Jama Masjid; Taj Mahal
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
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