ART OF SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST ASIA (Theory)

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

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The 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

Course Code

Course Title

VHA

323

Art of South and South East Asia (Theory)

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: 

Suggested Text Books/Suggested Reference Books:

  • H.B. Sarkar, Cultural Relations between India and South Asian Countries
  • Coomaraswamy, Ananda K., History of Indian and Indonesian art, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi; 1972
  • Wales, H.G. Quaritch, The Making of Greater India, London, 1951
  • Hall, D.G.E., History of South East Asia, Macmillan; London;1955
  • Sastri, K.A. Nilakanta, South Indian influences in the far East, Hind Kitabs; Bombay; 1949
  • SarDesai, D. R, Southeast Asia, past & present, Boulder, Colo. : WestviewPress, 1997

E-Resources:

Reference Journals:

  • JOA - Journal of Arts
  • ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Atishay Kalit- A Bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities
  • Kala: The Journal of Indian Art History Congress

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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