COURSE CURRICULUM
(Unit I: Classes on February 01 and 02, 2025)
Unit I: Introduction to Indian Art and Early Art Traditions
Overview of Indian art and its cultural significance
Prehistoric Indian art: Bhimbetka rock shelters
Indus Valley Civilization: Seals, sculptures, and architecture
Artistic expression in ancient India
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(Unit II: Classes on February 08 and 09, 2025)
Unit II: Buddhist and Mauryan Art
Aśokan pillars and early Buddhist art
Evolution of stupas, chaityas, and viharas
Iconography in early Buddhist sculpture
The Mauryan influence on Indian art
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(Unit III: Classes on February 15 and 16, 2025)
Unit III: Gupta and Early Hindu Art
The Gupta period as a classical age of Indian art
Early Hindu temple architecture and sculpture
Transition from abstract to figurative representation in Hindu art
Religious symbolism in Gupta sculptures
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(Unit IV: Classes on February 22 and 23, 2025)
Unit IV: Temple Architecture: North vs. South Indian Styles
Nagara (North Indian) and Dravidian (South Indian) temple architecture
Key examples: Khajuraho, Brihadeeswarar Temple, and Hampi
Sculptural depictions of mythology and religious rituals
Symbolism in temple design and layout
(Unit V: Classes on March 01 and 02, 2025)
Unit V: Islamic Art and Mughal Influence
Introduction to Indo-Islamic architecture: Mosques, tombs, and forts
Mughal miniature paintings and decorative arts
Fusion of Persian, Central Asian, and Indian artistic traditions
The legacy of Mughal art in India
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(Unit VI: Classes on March 08 and 09, 2025)
Unit VI: Indian Painting Traditions: Rajput, Pahari, and Mughal Styles
Characteristics and themes of Rajput and Pahari paintings
Mughal miniature painting: techniques and narratives
Religious, mythological, and courtly themes in Indian painting
A comparison of different regional styles
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(Unit VII: Classes on March 15 and 16, 2025)
Unit VII: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art
Colonial influence on Indian art in the 18th and 19th centuries
The Bengal School of Art and the rise of nationalism in art
Post-independence modernism: Progressive Artists' Group
Contemporary Indian art: Trends, themes, and global influences
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(Unit VIII: Classes on March 22 and 23, 2025)
Unit VIII: Review and Synthesis: The Continuum of Indian Art
Recap of key artistic developments in Indian history
Continuities and transformations in Indian art from ancient to modern times
The socio-cultural context of Indian art in the modern world
Final discussion on the appreciation of Indian art in a global context
Main Examination on March 30, 2024.
Important Instruction
It is mandatory for the candidate to fill the Application Form along with the payment at http://www.artappreciation.asssr.org/.
Candidate are advised to keep an eye on the notification in their registered email id and mobile number. They are also advised to keep themselves updated of new notification on our portal at www.asssr.org.
The discount fee is exclusively available to individuals who hold an ASSSR Membership. Upon successful registration, the ASSSR Member ID will be verified. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria or not having an ASSSR Membership will result in disqualification. ASSSR Member Discount is not applicable for any ASSSR or its Constituent Unit Staffs or Employees including Interns and RA without prior approval from Competent Authority.
Candidate must score 45% in all the assessment type (both in assignment and main examination).
A proper examination will be conducted in the form of an Open Book Examination (OBE) where the question paper will be uploaded on the ASSSR website.
Fee once paid will not be refunded at any circumstances.
For detailed curriculum of the Online Certificate Course on Art Appreciation visit athttp://www.artappreciation.asssr.org/