Contemporary Indian Art (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24VGP331
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to analyzing the works of contemporary Indian artist, learning about several artistic approaches including the use of colour, composition and materials in addition to one's visual analysis abilities. Furthermore, tracing the evolution of Indian art historically.

 

 

 

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Contem porary Indian Art (Theory)

CO1: Evaluate paintings of Rajaravi Verma, Kalighat and Company school with reference to culture, social, environmental, religious, techniques and other relevant aspects to formulate a deep understanding of the era.

 

CO2: Develop analytical and critical thinking, abilities artistic and aesthetic sensibility   to    reflect    on    and evaluate the works of Amrita Shergil and Jamini Roy.

 

CO3: Recognize the various techniques, styles, subjects and methods used by the artists of Bengal school.

 

CO4: Interpret and analyze the works ofRabindranath Tagore and Nandalal Bose based on their artistic works and contributions.

 

CO5: Examine the aesthetic value, artworks, traditions in art style and assess the qualities of the contemporary artists Binode Bihari Mukherjee and Ram KinkarBaij.

 

CO6: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

Approach In Teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading Assignments, Multiple Points Of View

 

Learning Activities For The Students: Self-Learning Assignments, Effective Questions, Giving Tasks, Oral Explanation

2 Annual Tests, Assignments, Solving problems in tutorials, Individual Presentation

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Modern Indian Artists – I

Raja Ravi Varma, Company School, Kalighat

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Modern Indian artists – II

Jamini Roy, Amrita Shergil

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Bengal School and Artists – I

Bengal School (Abaindranath Tagore, Ganganendranath Tagore)

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Bengal School and Artists – II

Rabindranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Contemporary Artist

Binode Bihari, Ram KinkarBaij

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Mago P. N., Contemporary Art in India: A Perspective, National Book Trust, 2001
  2. 24VAShishtha Neelima, Tradition and Modernity in Indian Arts:During the Twentieth Century, Aryan Book International, Delhi, 2010
  3. Jogen Chowdhury Jamini Roy 28th september to 27th October 2001, New Delhi : Vadhera Art Gallery, 2001
  4. Rabindra Nath tagore, Amrita sher-Gil, Jamini Roy, New Delhi : Vadhera Art Gallery, 2004
  5. Bartholomew, Nandlal Bose Centenary Volume, New Delhi : Lalit Kala Akademi,
  6. Joshi, Raja Ravi Varma Ke Prssidh Chitra, Puna : Chitra Shala Sttem Prees, 1920

Suggested Readings:

  1. JOA - Journal of Arts
  2. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
  3. Atishay Kalit- A Bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities
  4. Kala: The Journal of Indian Art History

 

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