HISTORY OF INDIAN ART (ANCIENT) (Theory)

Paper Code: 
CVAS 301
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The course will enable the students to:

  1. Gain an understanding of the historical origins of Indian art history.
  2. Read and analyze paintings, sculptures and architecture.
  3. Study Indian art period from Maurya to Late Gupta.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

 

Course

 

 

Course Outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

 

Assessment Strategies

 

Course Code

 

Course Title

CVAS 301

History of Indian Art (Ancient) (Theory)

The students will -

CO44: Reflecting on major periods, artists, methods and theories to assess the qualities of work of art in terms of techniques, skills, and tools.

CO45: Validate historical and contextual analysis of a work of art to construct in depth analysis of their own works and those of peers.

CO46: Argue on how art changes according to social political changes and the patrons responsible for art so as to understand how art market has been working so far.

CO47: Experience the beginning of iconography in India to be able to trace variations in painting, sculpture and architecture created in India.

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, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, regular submission.

 

6.00
Unit I: 

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

6.00
Unit II: 

SungaKanva 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, NachnaKuthara; Sculptures: Varaha (Anthropomorphic and theomorphic form) and evolution of Mukhalingas; Ahichhatra terracotta: Ganga and Yamuna, Dakshinamurti, Parvati head, Shiva Gana destroying Daksha’s sacrifice; MirpurkhasTerracottas

6.00
Unit IV: 

Ajanta Sculptures and Paintings

Bagh cave Paintings

6.00
Unit V: 

ElloraKailashanath temple and its Sculptures

Elephanta Caves and its Sculpture

References: 

Suggested Text Books/Suggested Reference Books:

  • J.C. Harle, The Art and architecture of Indian Sub-continent, Yale University Press
  • Dr. Padma Sudhi, Gupta art: A study from Aesthetics and colonical Norms, Galaxy Press
  • Swaraj Prakash Gupta, Elements of Indian Art, D.K. Print World Ltd
  • Benoy K. Behel, The Ajanta Caves: Early Buddhist paintings from India, Thames & Hudson
  • Jean Louis Nou, Ajanta, Brijbasi Printers Pvt.Ltd
  • Roy C Craven, Indian Art: A Concise History, Pralger World of Art Paperback
  • Partha Mitter, Indian Art, Oxford History of Art
  • Rajesh Kumar Singh, An introduction to the Ajanta Caves, Hari Sena Press
  • Narayan Sanyal, Ajanta:A Guide Book as Well as Critical Analyses of the Murals and Other Art Works of Ajanta in the Perspective of Indian Art, New Central Book Agency
  • Dietmar Schlingloff, Studies in the Ajanta Paintings: Identifications and Interpretations :, Ajanta Publications, Delhi
  • Carmel Berkson, Ellora: Concept and Style, Abhinav Publications 
  • Gilles Beguin, Ellora, Five Continents Editions 
  • Ram Anant, Thatte, Ajanta, BR Publishing Corporation  
  • Vasudeva S. Agrawala, Indian Art, Publications Division
  • Susan Huntington, The Art of Ancient India, Motilal Banarsidass
  • Stella Kramrisch, Indian Sculpture, Archeological Survey of India
  • H. Zimmer, The Art of Indian Asia, 2 vols., Motilal Banarsidass Publishers
  • G. Yazdani and others, Ajanta, 3 vols, Archeological Survey of India
  • Stella Kramrisch, A survey of Painting in the Deccan, Archeological Survey of India

E-Resources:

Reference Journals:

  • JOA - Journal of Arts
  • Shodh Kosh: 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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