Aesthetics -Indian (Theory)

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

History of Indian Aesthetics- The Scope, Historical perspective and Evolution of the Dramatic Art, Natyashastra, Its Meaning and Aim

 
6.00
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: 

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: 

Dhvani, Alamkara, Auchitya, Riti, Guna-Dosha

Vishnu Dharmottar Purana: Contribution of Chitrasutra to Indian Aesthetics.

 
6.00
Unit V: 

Shadanga: Six Limbs of Painting by Abanindranath Tagore

Aesthetic Theories of Ananda Coomaraswamy 

 
Academic Year: 
2017-2018
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