Introduction to History of Indian Art (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAS(P)121
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
16.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I & II

Indus Valley 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.

 
7.00

Mauryan Art under Asoka- Pillars and their Capitals found upto now: Sarnath, Sanchi, Rampurva, Lauria Nandangarh, Lauria Araraj, Allahabad, Kosam, Nigliva Bakhira, Sankisa etc.

 
7.00

Sunga- Kanva Art: Early tradition and Symbolism of 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: Gateways and Sculptures.

 
5.00

Kushan Art at Mathura- Style and Contents, Stupa Architecture, Padmaravedika, Salabhanjikas, Origin of Buddha Images, Yaksha and Naga Statues, Brahamanical Images.

 

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