Art of South and South East Asia (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VHA 323
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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".

10.00
Unit I: 

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.

6.00
Unit II: 

The Cultural history, art and architecture of Myanmar

 
12.00
Unit III: 

The Cultural history, art and architecture of Cambodia

 
16.00
Unit IV: 

The Cultural history, art and architecture of Thailand

 
16.00
Unit V: 

The Cultural history, art and architecture of Indonesia

 

References: 

Books:

  1. H.B. Sarkar, Cultural Relations between India and South Asian Countries

  2. H.G. Q Wales; The Making of Greater India

  3. D.G.E Hall; A History of South East Asia

  4. G. Codes; The Indianized States of South East Asia

  5. K. A. Nilakanta Sastri, South Indian Influence in the Far East

  6. C.D. Paliwal; Dvipantara- A History of Indonesia

  7. D. R Sardesi; South East Asia, Past and Present

Academic Year: 
2016-2017
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