The course will enable the students to achieve an understanding of Western art movements. Develop an effective knowledge of visual art vocabulary through extensive reading of art works done by artists of western world. Learn and demonstrate extensive learning on varied techniques and skills by Western artists.
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24CVAS402 |
History of Western Art (Medieval) (Theory)
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CO79: Theorize and appraise Byzantine period major monuments, artworks style, techniques and methods and also assess the qualities of work of art in their historical and cultural settings.
CO80: Develop analytical and critical skills and an artistic sensitivity to contemplate the works of Romanesque period.
CO81: Build an understanding about the Gothic architecture, sculptures and paintings highlighting characteristics, components, style and aesthetics.
CO82: Construct and appraise the significance of Early Renaissance works in context to artists and their works.
CO83: Discuss High Renaissance painters, sculptors, architects and their works to classify subject matter, features, style, theories, techniques, materials and color palette to acquire employability and entrepreneurship skill to hold conversations at museums, art galleries and art meetings.
CO84: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration.
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks. |
Continuous Assessment Test, Semester end examination, Quiz, Solving Problems in Tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and Group Projects. |
Byzantine Art: Art and Architecture-Church St. Vitale Ravenna (Mosaics: Emperor Justinian and his Attendants, Empress Theodora and her Attendants), Hagia Sophia Istanbul, St. Mark’s Church. Iconoclasts and Iconophiles
Romanesque Art: Sculpture, Painting, Architecture: St. Remi Church, Reims (1049) France, Notre-Dame, Paray-le-Monial (1090) France, The Cathedral of Saint Lazarus of Autun
Romanesque Art: Sculpture, Painting, Architecture: St. Remi Church, Reims (1049) France, Notre-Dame, Paray-le-Monial (1090) France, The Cathedral of Saint Lazarus of Autun
The Early Renaissance artists and their works
The High Renaissance: Painters, Sculptors, Architects and their works
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