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INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT ART (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
CVAF 201
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The course will enable the students to-

  1. Gain an understanding of ancient art history.
  2. State the difference between Prehistoric caves of India and Europe.
  3. Read and analyze prehistoric art of India, Europe and Egypt.
  4. Ability to interpret the Prehistoric culture in the present-day context.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

CVAF 201

Introduction to Ancient Art

 

(Theory)

The students will –

CO23: Reflect an understanding on art terminology.

CO24: Develop knowledge to recognize, distinguish and describe art done in the ancient period.

CO25:  Develop skills to place ancient art chronologically.

CO26: Enhance knowledge and analyze the development of art with respect to artistic skills, cultural, ethical and societal perspective.

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

Class Test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Solving Problems in Tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and Group Projects

 

 

6.00
Unit I: 

Introduction to Prehistoric Art of India– Bhimbhetka, Mirjapur, Singhanpur, Panchmadi, Hoshangabad (Subject matter, Style and Techniques)

 

 

6.00
Unit II: 

The Indus Valley Civilization- Mohenjodaro and Harappa (Town planning, sculptures and seals)

 

6.00
Unit III: 

Introduction to the Prehistoric art of Europe- Caves of France: Lascaux, Trois Freres, Font da Gaume, Tuc-da-Audoubert

 

 

6.00
Unit IV: 

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

 

6.00
Unit V: 
  • Egyptian Art: Introduction (Old, Middle and New Kingdom)
  • Relief- Hierakonpolis, Pallate of king Narmer
  • Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Portraitures

 

References: 

Suggested Text Books /Suggested Reference Books

  • Harishankar B.S., Art and Archeology of India
  • Neumayer Ervin, Prehistoric Rock, Art of India
  • Sandars Nancy, Prehistoric Rock art in Europe
  • Curtis Greg, The Cave Painters
  • Robins Gay, The Art of Ancient Egypt:
  • Riggs Christina, Ancient Egyptian Art And architecture:
  • Agarwal D.P. ,The Indus Civilization:
  • Dasgupta, Fundamentals of Indian art: 1954
  • Seth Mira, Indian Painting: The Great Mural Tradition:, 2006
  • Raj Pruthi Prehistory and HarrappanCivilisation:
  • Roy C Craven Indian Art: A Concise History
  • Partha Mitter Indian Art:
  •  Huntington [2] Susan L., Art Of Ancient India:
  • Singh Upinder, Ancient India 
  • Janson's History of Art by The Penelope J.E. Davies, Walter B. Denny Western Tradition [3].
  • Kramrisch,Stella, The Art of India
  • Brown, Percy Indian Painting       2019
  • Tandon Bhartiya ChitrakalakiRooprekha ,   1962
  • The Printmaking Ideas Book Paperback – Illustrated, August 20, 2019
  • Margaret Timmers, Impression of the 20th century: Fine Art Prints from the V&A Collection ,1 October 2001
  • Goyal Amita raj, historical and technical development & innovative practices of printmaking in India book

E-Resources:

 

Reference Journals:          

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024 [12]

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[10] https://www.granthaalayahpublication.org/Arts-Journal/ShodhKosh/article/view/311/360
[11] https://www.academia.edu/33986582/Printmaking_and_Professionalism_in_Early_20th_Century_Calcutta
[12] https://visualarts.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2023-2024