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Art of South and South East Asia (Theory)
The course surveys developments in art and architecture in the region (excluding India) with particular emphasis on Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The objective is to understand ideological and artistic parallelisms in an Asian context, and also to examine the historical and cultural ties with India in terms of "inspiration," "dialogue," and "influence".
History of South East Asia, The role of Indianized kingdoms and the Hindu cultural influence, Buddhism and Hinduism as the main religions in Southeast Asia. The art and architecture of Sri Lanka.
The Cultural history, art and architecture of Myanmar
The Cultural history, art and architecture of Cambodia
The Cultural history, art and architecture of Thailand
The Cultural history, art and architecture of Indonesia
Books:
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H.B. Sarkar, Cultural Relations between India and South Asian Countries
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H.G. Q Wales; The Making of Greater India
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D.G.E Hall; A History of South East Asia
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G. Codes; The Indianized States of South East Asia
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K. A. Nilakanta Sastri, South Indian Influence in the Far East
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C.D. Paliwal; Dvipantara- A History of Indonesia
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D. R Sardesi; South East Asia, Past and Present
