History of Indian Art (Ancient) (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAS 301
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
6.00
Unit I: 

Origin of Mauryan Art: Ashokan Pillars and Capitals, Sculptures (Yaksha Yakshi)

6.00
Unit II: 

Sunga Kanva Art: Stupa architecture and sculptures of Sanchi, Bharhut, Amaravati

Kushan Art: Gandhara, Mathura

 
6.00
Unit III: 

Gupta Period Art: Architecture and sculptural ornamentation of Dasavtara temple, Deogarh and Parvati temple, Nachna Kuthara; Sculptures: Varaha (Anthropomorphic and theomorphic form) and evolution of Mukhalingas; Ahichhatra terracotta: Ganga and Yamuna, Dakshinamurti, Parvati head, Shiva gana destroying Daksha’s sacrifice; Mirpurkhas Terracottas

 
6.00
Unit IV: 

Ajanta Sculptures and Paintings

Bagh cave Paintings

 
6.00
Unit V: 

Ellora Kailashanath temple and its Sculptures

Elephanta Caves and its Sculptures

 
Academic Year: 
2017-2018
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