The World of Far East (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VHA 423
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

1. Analyze and evaluate the art works Far Eastern art and artists.

2. Develop visual literacy about Far Eastern art world.

3. Demonstrate writing skills by short assessments on the art works of Far Eastern artists.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Course

 

     Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

VHA423

 

The World of Far Eastern Art

The students will-

CO99:  Trace the origin of Far Eastern Art to examine evolution of art in Far East society.

CO100: Develop skills to appreciate Far Eastern art considering its subject, style and techniques to understand how history influences art.

 

CO101: Distinguish between the works of each era with respect to their style and aesthetic so they can work as curators at museums and art galleries.

 

CO102: Critically analyze major periods, artists, methods and theories in their historical and cultural settings to critique on the far eastern art.

CO103:    Develop a creative eye to appreciate Far Eastern art considering its subject, style and techniques to later

incorporate it in writing.

 

CO104:  Demonstrate skills to read art works critically and apply them in reading artworks of their contemporaries.

  

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration of writing and visualizing.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving writing tasks.

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, regular submission.

 

15.00
Unit I: 

Tang dynasty (Chang-Hsuan, Chang Tsao, Chaou-Fang, Han-Kan, Li-Cho-Tao, Li-Shuan, Wang-Wei, Wu-Tao-Tzu, Yen-Li-Pen.)

 

15.00
Unit II: 

The Northern Song dynasty (Fan-Kuan, Li-Tang, Hsia-Kuei, Hui-Tsung, Kuo-His, Mi-Fu, Mi-Youren, The Southern Song dynasty (Ma-Yuan, Xia-Gui, Mu-qi, Ma-Lin.

 

15.00
Unit III: 

Asikaga period- Shessu and his style

 

15.00
Unit IV: 

Kano School and Tosa School

 

15.00
Unit V: 

Edo and Ukoiy-e (Hishikawa Moronobu, Suzuki Harunobu, Okumura Masanobu, Kitagawa Utmaro, Katsushika Hokusai)

 

References: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

  • Sherman E. Lee: A History of Far-Eastern Arts, New York, 1973
  • LawrenceSickman& A.C. Soper: The Art and Architecture of China, revised edition, London, 1971
  • Michael Sullivan: The Arts of China, California, 1967
  • Sherman E. Lee: A history of Far-eastern arts, New York, 1973
  • Lawrence Sickman& A.C. Soper: The art & architecture of China, revised edition, London, 1971 Michael Sullivan: The arts of China, California, 1967

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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