History Of Far Eastern Art (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAS 501
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to-

 

  1. Study different dynasties of Far Eastern Art.
  2. Understand about Far Eastern artists.
  3. Achieve an understanding of the historical origins of Far Eastern history
  4. Read and analyze the art works of different Far Eastern artists.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

 

Course

 Course Outcomes 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Paper Code

Paper Title

VAS 501

History of Far Eastern Art

(Theory)

The students will -

 

CO115:   Evaluate major periods, artists, methods and theories to assess the qualities of work of art in their historical and cultural settings.

CO116:  Determine the factors involved in interpreting meaning of the art works done in varied dynasties of far eastern art to develop a minor research project.

CO117:  Interpret the significance of cultural context in informing the interpretation of art works.

CO118:   Articulate the evolution of techniques and mediums in far eastern artworks  to apply it in own art work to enhance in all respect.

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration.

Learning activities for the students:

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

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

 

6.00
Unit I: 

Tang dynasty (Chang-Hsuan, Chang Tsao, Chaou-Fang, Han-Kan, Li-Cho-Tao, Li-Shuan, Wang-Wei, Wu-Tao-Tzu, Yen-Li-Pen)

Shang and Zhou Dynasty (Use of different material and motifs)

 

6.00
Unit II: 

The Northern Sung dynasty (Fan-Kuan, Hsia-Kuei,Hui-Tsung, Kuo-His, Mi-Fu, Mi-Youren,  

The Southern Sung dynasty (Ma-Yuan, Xia-Gui, Mu-qi, Ma-Lin

 
6.00
Unit III: 

Asikaga period- Tensho Shubun and ShessuToya

 
6.00
Unit IV: 

Yamoto-e and E-Miki, Narrative scroll  

 
6.00
Unit V: 

Edo and Ukiyo-e (HishikawaMoronobu, Suzuki Harunobu, Okumura Masanobu, Kitagawa Utmaro, Katsushika Hokusai, Ando Hiroshige)

 
References: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

  • History of Far Eastern Art  :  Sherman E. Lee
  • Outlines & Highlights for History of Far Eastern Art : Sherman Lee 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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