Introduction to Ancient Art (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAF 201
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to:

  1. Gain an understanding of ancient art history.
  2. State the difference between Prehistoric caves of India and Europe.
  3. Read and Analyze prehistoric art of India, Europe and Egypt.
  4. Ability to interpret the Prehistoric culture in the present day context.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES

 

Course

 

 

Course Outcomes 

 

Learning and teaching strategies

 

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

VAF 201

Introduction to Ancient Art

(Theory)

 

The students will be able to-

CO17: Reflect an understanding on art terminology.

CO18: Develop knowledge to recognize, distinguish and describe art done in the ancient period.

 

CO19:  Develop skills to place ancient art chronologically.

 

CO20: Enhance knowledge and critically analyze the development of art with respect to artistic skills, cultural, ethical and societal perspective.

 

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments.

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: 

Introduction to Prehistoric Art of India– Bhimbhetka, Mirzapur, Singhanpur, Panchmadi, Hoshangabad (Subject matter, Style and Techniques)

6.00
Unit II: 

The Indus Valley Civilization- Mohenjodaro and Harappa (Town planning, sculptures and seals)

6.00
Unit III: 

Introduction to the Prehistoric art of Europe- Caves of France: Lascaux, Trois Freres, Font de Gaume, Tuc-da-Audoubert

6.00
Unit IV: 

Introduction to the Prehistoric art of Europe- Cave of Spain: Altamira, La Pileta, El Castillo, La Pasiega, Tito Bustillo

6.00
Unit V: 

Egyptian Art: Introduction (Old, Middle and New Kingdom)
Relief- Hierakonpolis, Palette of king Narmer
Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Portraitures

References: 

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Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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