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.
Bhimbetka, Mirzapur, Singhanpur, Panchmadi, Hoshangabad (Subject matter, Style and Techniques)
Mohenjo Daro and Harappa (Town planning, sculptures and seals)
Caves of France: Lascaux, Trois Freres, Font de Gaume, Tuc-da-Audoubert
Introduction to the Prehistoric art of Europe- Cave of Spain: Altamira, La Pileta, El Castillo, La Pasiega, Tito Bustillo
Introduction (Old, Middle and New Kingdom)
Relief- Hierakonpolis, Palette of king Narmer
Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Portraitures
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