Art of South and South East Asia (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VHA 323
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. Develop an understanding about the evolution of art and culture of South and South East Asia.
  2. Analyze and interpret on different forms of art: painting, architecture and sculpture.
  3. Assess art of South and South East Asia contextually and historically.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

VHA323

Art of South and South East Asia

The students will -

CO71: Develop deep understanding about the history and evolution of South and South East Asia.

 

CO72: Analyze various art styles in art of South and South East Asia.

to understand how history influences art.

 

CO73.Understand major monuments, methods and theories to assess the

qualities of work of art in their historical and cultural settings.

 

CO74: Infer explanatory and analytical skills required to write on the Art of South and South East Asia.

 

CO75: Effectively apply knowledge of South and South East Asia in critical writings.

 

CO76: Distinguish between the works of each era with respect to their style and aesthetic so they can build conversations at museums, art galleries and art meetings.

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration of writing and visualizing.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving writing tasks.

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, regular submission.

COURSE CONTENT:

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".

 

 

15.00
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.

 

15.00
Unit II: 

The Cultural history, art and architecture of Myanmar

 

15.00
Unit III: 

The Cultural history, art and architecture of Cambodia

 

15.00
Unit IV: 

The Cultural history, art and architecture of Thailand

 

15.00
Unit V: 

The Cultural history, art and architecture of Indonesia

 

References: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

  • H.B. Sarkar, Cultural Relations between India and South Asian Countries
  • H.G. Q Wales; The Making of Greater India
  • D.G.E Hall; A History of South East Asia
  • G. Codes; The Indianized States of South East Asia
  • K. A. NilakantaSastri, South Indian Influence in the Far East
  • C.D. Paliwal; Dvipantara- A History of Indonesia
  • D. R Sardesi; South East Asia, Past and Present

 

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