HISTORY OF FAR EASTERN ART (Theory)

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

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

Course Code

Course Title

CVAP 501

History of Far Eastern Art

(Theory)

 

The students will:

CO106:   Evaluate major periods, artists, methods and theories and to assess the qualities of work of art in their historical and cultural settings.

CO107 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.

CO108 Interpret the significance of cultural context in informing the interpretation of art works.

CO109:   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- TenshoShubun and Shessu Toya

 

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: 

Suggested Text Books/Suggested Reference Books:

  • Michael Sullivan: The Arts of China, University of California Press, 1984
  • Sherman E. Lee, A history of Far-eastern arts, New York : Harry N. Abrams,1982
  • Sickman, Laurence C. S, The art and architecture of China, Harmondsworth,
  • Penguin,1968
  • H. Hetl-Kuntze, Far Eastern Art, January 1, 1967

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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