Introduction to Ancient Art (Theory)

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

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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 Pre-historic 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 -

CO21: Evaluate varied art periods and Cave Art of India, France and Spain to apply it in own art work to enhance in all respect.

CO22: Interpret the significance of cultural and historical context in informing the interpretation of art works.

CO23:  Get the knowledge of the contribution of artists in turning and developing society and politics in India,Spain,France and Egypt.

CO24:  Analyze the formal, technical,compositional characteristics of artworks  to  assess the qualities of works of art.

 

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, Mirjapur, 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 da 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, Pallate of king Narmer

Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Portraitures

 

References: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

  • Art and Archeology of India : B.S. Harishankar
  • Prehistoric Rock Art of India: Ervin Neumayer
  • Prehistoric Rock art in Europe : Nancy Sandars
  • The Cave Painters: Greg Curtis
  • The Art of Ancient Egypt: Gay Robins
  • Ancient Egyptian Art And architecture: Christina Riggs
  • The Indus Civilization: D.P. Agarwal
  • Fundamentals of Indian art: Dasgupta, 1954
  • Indian Painting : The Great Mural Tradition  : Mira Seth  ,2006
  • Prehistory and Harrappan Civilisation: Raj pruthi
  • Indian Art: A Concise Historyby Roy C Craven
  • Indian Art : Partha Mitter
  • Art Of Ancient India : Susan L. Huntington
  • Ancient India by Upinder Singh
  • Janson's History of Art by The Penelope J.E. Davies, Walter B. Denny Western Tradition.
  • The Art of India Kramrisch,Stella
  • Indian Painting       Brown, Percy 2019
  • Bhartiya Chitrakalaki Rooprekha ,Tandon   1962

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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