HISTORY OF INDIAN SCULPTURES (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAS 231
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course will enable the students to-

  1. Study timeline to understand the historical development of Indian Sculptures.
  2. Develop understanding of chances in art due to socio political changes across different eras.
  3. Analyze each sculpture on the basis of their medium tools techniques and styles in which it is rendered.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

VAS 231

 

 

History of Indian Sculpture

(Theory)

The students will -

CO1: To perform historical and contextual analysis of works of art.

CO2: Understand major periods, artists, methods and theories and to assess the qualities of work of art in their historical and cultural settings.

CO3: Analyze sculptures on the basis of their materials; recognize the reasons of their usage and process of making.

CO4: Explain the beginning of iconography in India

CO5: Appreciate and understand the significance of sculptures of ancient India.

Approach in teaching:

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

 

Learning activities for the students:

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

Year-end examinations, Continuous Assessment Test, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, regular submission.

 

6.00
Unit I: 

Indus Valley Civilization Sculptures -Limestone Priest, Torso, Bronze sculptures, Seals, Terracotta sculptures, Pottery, Jewellery    

6.00
Unit II: 

Mauryan Sculptures, Pillar Inscriptions, Sarnath Capital, Yaksa and Yakshi Figures, Animal Sculptures

6.00
Unit III: 

Sunga & Satvahan Sculptures 

6.00
Unit IV: 

Kushana & Gandhara Sculptures

6.00
Unit V: 

Sanchi, Bharhut, Amravati, Ellora & Elephanta sculptures     

References: 

Suggested Text Books/Suggested Reference Books:

  • J.C. Harle, The Art and architecture of Indian Sub-continent, Yale University Press
  • Swaraj Prakash Gupta, Elements of Indian Art, D.K. Print World Ltd
  • 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
  • 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

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
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