Aesthetics- Indian (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAS 502
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
6.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

An introduction to Indian Aesthetics and its brief historical background and evolution of the dramatic art, Natyashastra, its meaning and aim

Concept of Beauty based on ancient scriptures and their relevance to art (according to the classical sanskrit literature)

6.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Rasa: Types of Rasa and their aesthetic experience, Bharata’s conception of Rasa, Constituents of Rasa and their relation with Bhavas

6.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

Commentators on Bharata’s Natyashastra: Bhatta Lollatta, Bhatta Shankuka, Bhatta Nayaka

Abhinava Gupta: The Meaning of Rasa, His explanation on the omission of “Sthayin” in Bharata’s definition of Rasa.

6.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

Dhvani, Alamkara, Auchitya, Riti, Guna-Dosha

Vishnu Dharmottar Purana: Contribution of Chitrasutra to Indian Aesthetics.

6.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Shadanga: Six Limbs of Painting by Abanindranath Tagore

Aesthetic theories of Ananda Coomaraswamy 

Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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