Indian Aesthetics (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAA502
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The course will enable the students to- 

  1. Learn About The Historical Origin Of Indian Aesthetics.
  2. Understand About Indian Philosophers And Their Theories.
  3. Be Able To Appreciate And Criticize A Work Of Art On The Basis Of Its Elements And Principles.
  4. Summarize The Relationship Between Art, Philosophy And Aesthetics.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES:

 

Course

Course Outcomes 

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

VAA 502

Indian Aesthetics (Theory)

The students will -

CO118:   Build up an understanding of the aesthetics and its application in varied art forms.

CO119:  Evaluate the theories given by Indian philosophers and its application while visualizing a work of art.

CO120:  Assess the qualities of works of art in their historical and cultural settings through the use of theories given by aestheticians.

CO121: Effectively apply knowledge of aesthetics in critical writings.

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, Sketching, Layouts Class Test, Quiz, Solving Problems In Tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual And Group Projects, Regular Submission.

 

6.00
Unit I: 

An introduction to Indian Aesthetics and its brief historical background and evolution of the dramatic art, Natyashastra, its meaning and aim

Concept of Beauty based on ancient scriptures and their relevance to art (according to the classical sanskrit literature)

 
6.00
Unit II: 

Rasa: Types of Rasa and their aesthetic experience, Bharata’s conception of Rasa, Constituents of Rasa and their relation with Bhavas

 
6.00
Unit III: 

Commentators on Bharata’s Natyashastra: Bhatta Lollatta, Bhatta Shankuka, Bhatta Nayaka

Abhinava Gupta: The Meaning of Rasa, His explanation on the omission of “Sthayin” in Bharata’s definition of Rasa.

 
6.00
Unit IV: 

Dhvani, Alamkara, Auchitya, Riti, Guna-Dosha

Vishnu Dharmottar Purana: Contribution of Chitrasutra to Indian Aesthetics.

 
6.00
Unit V: 

Shadanga: Six Limbs of Painting by Abanindranath Tagore

Aesthetic theories of Ananda Coomaraswamy 

 

References: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

 

  • Indian Aesthetics : V.S. Seturaman
  • Rasa in Aesthetics : Priyadarshi Patnaik
  • 3.Narain's NATYASHASTRA – BHARAT MUNI - Introduction, The Construction of a Theatre, Questions and Answers , Glossary of Relevant Sanskrit Words.: G.P Pant
  • Natyasastra of Bharata Muni : Babula Shukla Sastri
  • 5.Bhava : U.R. Ananthamurthy
  • Light of Bhava : Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra
  • Comparative Aesthetics, Prof. Dr. Kanti Chandra Pandey, The Chowkhamba Sanskrit series, Studies Volume II
  • Mukund Lath, ‘Bharata and the fine art of mixing structures’ in Bahuvachana: An occasional of the arts and ideas, K.B. Vaid, J. Swaminathan and Asik Vajpeyi, Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal.
  • Concept of Rasa and the foundations of Indian Aesthetics in Bharata” in Anupa Pande, Historical and Cultural study of the Natyashastra. 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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