HISTORY OF INDIAN ART (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VGP 231
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
1.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course will enable the students to-

  1. Explain and summarize history of Indian art.
  2. Analyze and compare works of art contextually.
  3. Learn and understand the historical background
  4. Learn and identify the style and subject matters of cave paintings, Rajasthani and Mughal, Pahari miniature paintings.
  5. Determine the main characteristics of the Indian paintings.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

VGP 231

History of Indian Art(Theory)

The students will -

CO1:  Able to locate, interpret and analyze the painting’s method of execution, subject matter, medium and techniques.

CO2:  Recognize and understand wall and miniature of paintings and able to assess or compare the qualities of artworks.

CO3:  Relate and examine works of paintings to wider historical context.

CO4:  Analyze, evaluate and compare contemporary works with their art historical antecedents.

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: 

Traditions of Wall Paintings Pre Historic, Ajanta, Bagh, Jogimara Caves

 

6.00
Unit II: 

Badami, Sigiriya, Sittanavasal

 

6.00
Unit III: 

Rajasthani (Mewar, Marwar, Hadoti, Dundhar)

 

6.00
Unit IV: 

Mughal (Akbar to Aurangzeb)

 

6.00
Unit V: 

Pahari (Kangra, Basohli, Guler, Kullu)

 

References: 

Suggested Text Books/ Suggested Reference Books:

  • S.P. Verme, Ordinary Life in Mughal Indian: The Evidence from Painting ,30 May 2012
  • Rice, David Talbot Islamic Art (World of Art Library, History of Art Series),1 Jan 1965
  • S.P. VERMA, Biblical Themes in Mughal Painting-Crossing Cultural Frontiers,2011
  • S.K Bhattacharya, Story of Indian Art ,1 July 1996
  • A. K. Das ,Mughal Painting 
  •  L C Sharma, A brief History of Indian Art 

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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