History of Printmaking (Far Eastern) (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAG 421
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. Analyze and evaluate the art works Far Eastern art and artists.
  2. Develop visual literacy about Far Eastern art world.
  3. Focus on art vocabulary to pursue career in academics, museum archivist and more.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Course

 

     Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

VAG 421

 

 

 

 

 

History of printmaking

 (Far Eastern) (Theory)

 

 

 

 

The students will  -

CO81: Interpret deep understanding of the history of China and Japan in context to different dynasties.

CO82: Develop skills to appreciate Far Eastern artist’s work considering its subject, style and techniques.

CO83: Critically analyze major periods, artists, methods and theories in their historical and cultural settings.

CO84: Demonstrate effective knowledge of visual vocabulary required for conducting dissertation.

Approach in teaching:

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

 

Learning activities for the students:

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

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, regular submission.

 

6.00
Unit I: 

History of print making in China.

 

6.00
Unit II: 

Contribution of the artist in printmaking in China (after 19th century) Li Hua , Hao Boyi ,Chen Yuqiang ,Hao Ping.

6.00
Unit III: 

History of print making in Japan.

 

6.00
Unit IV: 

Ukiyo –E Woodcut print making and Kabuki Theater how to influence on printmaking and its artists: Katsyshika Hokusai, Moronobu, Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, Toyokuni II, Toshusai Sharaku.

6.00
Unit V: 

Contemporary artist in China and Japan: Wang Yuhui, Liu Chuahai, Zhang Yogqing, Tom Kristense, Paul Binni, Yuki Hiratsuka.

 

References: 
  • Contemporary Art (Journal) – Lalit Kala Academy
  • The Complete Printmaker (Techniques/Traditions/Innovations) – John Ross/Clare Romano/Tim Ross
  • Block and Silk Screen Printing – G. Ahlberg and O. Jarneryd.
  • Graphic Art and Craft – D. Kauffmann.
  • The Art of the Print – Fritz Eichenberg.
  • Print Making Today – Jules Heller
  • Graphic Art of 18th Century – Jean Adhemer.
  • Great Prints of the world – Peterdi Gabor
  • Modern Japanese Prints – Oliver Statler.
  • Japanese Woodblock printing – Umetaro Azechi.
  • Experiments in Wood Cut – Wodern Day.
  • An Introduction to a History of Wood cut – A.M. Hind
  • Wood Cut and Wood Engravings and How I make them – H.A. Mueller.
  • Japanese wood cutting and wood cut printing – Mr. T. Tokuno
  • Dictionary of Print Making Terms – Rosemary Simmons
  • How to Identity Prints – Bamber Gaspogne

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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