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Official AKTU syllabus of History of Art- III (BBFA501) 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 — History of Art- III
Download PDFBBFA501 · 3 credits · L-T-P 2-1-0
(Common to Applied Art and Painting)
Course Objectives
- Historical perspective is an integral part of understanding any subject.
- It sets a parameter for the artist to consider art objectively and to know its potential and progress across different periods.
- It helps the artist to analyse art from architectural, social and economic points of view.
- The module focuses on medieval Indian art history, prior to and during the Mughal period, and its regional variations.
- It covers the transition of Indian art from temple architecture to miniature painting traditions.
Course Outcomes
- Analyse the architectural and sculptural styles of Nagara, Dravida, Vesara and regional dynasties (Pallava, Chola, Chalukya-Rashtrakuta, Chandela, Hoysala, Odisha).
- Evaluate the evolution of Mughal painting and architecture from Humayun to the post-Aurangzeb decline (Akbari, Jahangiri, Shahjahani styles).
- Compare Mewar, Bundi-Kota, Marwar and Kishangarh styles, their subject matter, and their distinction from Mughal and folk art.
- Assess the development of Basohli, Guler and Kangra styles as the culmination of Mughal- Rajasthani artistic synthesis.
Course Content
| Units | Course Contents | Lectures |
|---|---|---|
| UNIT-I | Medieval Sculpture and Architecture • Nagara, Dravida and Vesara architectural styles • Architecture and sculpture of Pallava, Chola, Chalukya, Rashtrakuta • Chandela/Hoysala and Odisha period art | 10 |
| UNIT-II | Mughal Art • Humayun period — Persian influence, arrival of Iranian painters (Mir Sayyid Ali, Abd al-Samad) • Akbari style — Hamzanama, Akbarnama • Jahangiri style — naturalism, portraiture • Shahjahani style — golden age of architecture (Taj Mahal, Red Fort) • Decline and stylistic decentralisation after Aurangzeb | 10 |
| UNIT-III | Rajasthani Art (Rajput Miniature Painting) • Mewar style • Bundi-Kota style • Marwar (Jodhpur) style • Kishangarh style (Bani Thani) • Subject matter: Ragamala, Barahmasa, Krishna-Lila • Distinctions from Mughal style and local folk elements | 10 |
| UNIT-IV | Pahari Art • Basohli style — early, intense colour palette • Guler style — transitional phase • Kangra style — delicate line work, nayika-bheda, Gita Govinda illustrations • Mandi and Chamba sub-styles • Culmination of the Mughal-Rajasthani synthesis | 10 |
Suggested Assignments
Assignment 1: Prepare a comparative chart of Rajasthani and Pahari miniature painting schools with illustrated examples.
Assignment 2: Visit a museum/archive (physical or digital) and prepare a report on Mughal miniature paintings, documenting style, technique and iconography.
Text Books
- Percy Brown, Indian Painting under the Mughals, Oxford University Press.
- W.G. Archer, Indian Paintings from the Punjab Hills, Sotheby Parke Bernet.
- Anand Krishna, Rajasthani Painting, National Museum, New Delhi.
- Karl Khandalavala, Pahari Miniature Painting, New Book Company, Bombay.
Reference Books
- Vishakha N. Desai, Life at Court: Art for India's Rulers, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
- Milo Cleveland Beach, Mughal and Rajput Painting, Cambridge University Press.
- Stella Kramrisch, Indian Sculpture, Motilal Banarsidass.
Online Resources
- https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/mugh/hd_mugh.htm
- https://www.britannica.com/art/Mughal-painting
- https://www.sahapedia.org (search: Pahari and Rajasthani miniature painting)
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