Aesthetics -Indian (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAA 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 (acc. 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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