Introduction to Ancient Art (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CVAF201
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to Acquire knowledge of ancient art history of paleolithic and chalcolithic eras, observing their artwork and interpret their importance in present day context.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CVAF

201

Introduction to

Ancient Art

(Theory)

CO22: Formulate an in-depth understanding of Prehistoric cave art of

India

 

CO23: Understand and evaluate the cultural significance, techniques, materials, architecture etc of the Indus Valley

Civilization.

 

CO24: Reflect  on the understanding of Prehistoric art of

France

 

CO25: Analyse and interpret the cave art of the Prehistoric period in

Spain

 

CO26: Enhance knowledge and analyse the art of Ancient Egyptian art.

 

CO27: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching: Interactive

Lectures,

Discussion,

Tutorials,

Reading

Assignments,

Multiple

Points of View

 

Learning

Activities for

The Students:

Self-Learning

Assignments,

Effective

Questions,

Giving Tasks,

Oral

Explanation

Continuous

Assessment

Test,

Semester end examination,

Quiz,

Solving

Problems in

Tutorials,

Assignments,

Presentation,

Individual

And Group

Projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Prehistoric Art of India

Bhimbetka, Mirzapur, Singhanpur, Panchmadi, Hoshangabad (Subject matter, Style and Techniques)

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Indus Valley Civilization

Harappa (Town planning, sculptures and seals)

12.00
Unit III: 
Introduction to the Prehistoric art of Europe (France)

France: Lascaux, Trois Freres, Font de Gaume, Tuc-da-Audoubert 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Introduction to the Prehistoric art of Europe (Spain)

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

12.00
Unit V: 
Egyptian Art

Introduction (Old, Middle and New Kingdom)

Relief- Hierakonpolis, Palette of king Narmer

Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Portraitures

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Harishankar B.S., Art and Archeology of India
  2. Neumayer Ervin, Prehistoric Rock, Art of India
  3. Sandars Nancy, Prehistoric Rock art in Europe
  4. Curtis Greg, The Cave Painters
  5. Robins Gay, The Art of Ancient Egypt:

Suggested Reading

  1. Riggs Christina, Ancient Egyptian Art And architecture:
  2. Agarwal D.P., The Indus Civilization
  3. JOA - Journal of Arts
  4. ShabdKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
  5. Atishay Kalit- A Bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities

 

 

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