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Official AKTU syllabus of Aesthetics-III (BBFA502) for BFA 3rd Year – 3 credits, L-T-P 2-1-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Aesthetics-III
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(Common to Applied Art and Painting)
Course Objectives
- Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art and taste.
- This module builds on the foundational understanding of Indian aesthetics introduced in Aesthetics-I and II.
- It focuses on the classical textual sources of Indian painting.
- It examines the practical application of Rasa theory in visual art.
- It introduces the principles of Alankara and Dhvani that underlie Indian aesthetic criticism.
Course Outcomes
- Understand the classical textual foundations of Indian painting, particularly the Shadanga and Chitrasutra.
- Establish the connection between Rasa theory and its practical application in Indian painting and sculpture.
- Acquaint themselves with the principles of Alankara and Dhvani and their relevance to visual art.
Course Content
| Units | Course Contents | Lectures |
|---|---|---|
| UNIT-I | Classical Texts of Indian Painting • Shadanga (the Six Limbs of Painting): Rupabheda, Pramana, Bhava, Lavanya Yojana, Sadrishya, Varnikabhanga • Chitrasutra of the Vishnudharmottara Purana — foundational text of Indian painting • Comparative overview of allied Shilpa texts: Samarangana Sutradhara, Sukranitisara, Shilparatnam | 13 |
| UNIT-II | Rasa Theory and Its Application in Visual Art • Development of Rasa theory from Bharatamuni to Abhinavagupta; the concept of Nishpatti • Application of Rasa in Indian painting and sculpture, with reference to Ajanta, Ellora, and Pahari and Rajasthani miniature traditions | 13 |
| UNIT-III | Alankara and Dhvani in Indian Aesthetic Criticism • Introduction to Alankara Shastra (Bhamaha, Dandin) • Anandavardhana's Dhvani theory • Guna-Dosha as a framework for aesthetic evaluation in Indian art | 14 |
Suggested Assignments
Assignment 1: Write a critical essay applying Rasa theory to any one mural or miniature painting of your choice.
Assignment 2: Prepare a seminar presentation on the Chitrasutra and its relevance to contemporary Indian painting.
Text Books
- Kapila Vatsyayan, The Square and the Circle of the Indian Arts, Abhinav Publications.
- Priyabala Shah, Vishnudharmottara Purana — Third Khanda (Chitrasutra), Oriental Institute, Baroda.
- S.K. De, History of Sanskrit Poetics, Firma KLM.
Reference Books
- Stella Kramrisch, The Hindu Temple, Motilal Banarsidass.
- Anandavardhana, Dhvanyaloka, tr. Ingalls, Masson & Patwardhan, Harvard University Press.
Online Resources
- https://www.sahapedia.org (search: Chitrasutra, Rasa theory in Indian art)
- https://iep.utm.edu/aestheti (Indian aesthetics related entries)
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