Introduction to History of Indian Art (Theory)

Introduction to Pre Historic Period: Paleolithic Art, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Rock Paintings of Mahadeo Hills M.P., Singhanpur and Kabra Pahar paintings near Raigarh, Mirzapur Paintings of Kaimur Range, Paintings of Manikpur in Banda district. Mori Rock Paintings, Rock Engravings, Copper Culture.

Discovery of Indus Valley Culture: Architecture- Harappa and Mohenjodaro (Great Bath, Granary, Dockyard at Lothal), Sculptures- Head of a Priest from Mohejodaro, Torsos from Harappa, Bronze Sculpture- Dancing Girl from Mohenjodaro, Terracotta Female Figurines, Pottery- Knobbed Pottery, Perforated Pottery, Miniature Pottery, Incised Pottery, Animal Shaped Pottery etc., and Seals- Pillar on the Unicorn Seals, Animals on Seals, Representation of Mythological Creatures, Copper Tablets.

Origin of Mauryan Art: Mauryan Art under Asoka- Barabar Cave Dwellings, Asokan Pillars, Pillars found upto now: Sarnath, Sanchi, Rampurva, Lauria Nandangarh, Lauria Araraj, Allahabad, Kosam, Nigliva Bakhira, Sankisa etc.

Sunga- Kanva Art: Stupas- Early tradition and Symbolism, Stupa Architecture, Stupa of Bharhut in detail: Its sculptures as Human Beings, Animals, Trees and Fruits, Sculptured Scenes in Bas Relief, Objects of Worship. Great Stupa No. I of Sanchi: Its Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern Gateways and Sculptures.

Kushan Art at Mathura as a centre of Art- Art Style and Contents, Stupa Architecture, Padmaravedika, Salabhanjikas, Origin of Buddha Image, Yaksha and Naga Statues, Brahamaical Images.