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ARHA385
The Indian Temple
ARHA385 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 15 | 0 | Times: .T..... 7:00PM-10:00PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998
)
Starting with monuments of the Kushan period (1st-2nd c.
C.E.), this course traces the architectural evolution of the
Indian temple through to its culmination in the South Indian
temple cities of the Nayak period (17th c.). The point of
departure is morphological and stylistic analysis of the
buildings themselves, which will then fuel discussions on
architectural symbolism, the relationship between temple
architecture and Hindu ritual, and the social and political
functions of temples.
MAJOR READINGS
George Michell, THE HINDU TEMPLE
Dianna L. Eck, DARSAN: SEEING THE DIVINE IMAGE IN INDIA
Joanne P. Waghorne, et al., GODS OF FLESH, GODS OF STONE:
THE EMBODIMENT OF DIVINITY IN INDIA
Stella Kramrisch, THE HINDU TEMPLE
Michael W. Meister, et. al., ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIAN TEMPLE
ARCHITECTURE
Pramod Chandra, "A Vamana Temple at Marhia and Some
Reflections on Gupta Architecture"
Burton Stein, "The Economic Function of a Medieval South
Indian Temple"
Hermann Kulke, "Legitimation and Town Planning in the
Feudatory States of Central Orissa"
H. von Stietencron, "Orthodox Attitudes towards Temple
Service and Image Worship in Ancient India"
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two written exercises, term
paper
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Prerequisite:
ARHA285 or permission of instructor.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART
Prerequisites:
ARHA285
- Section 01
- Wagoner, P
- Times: .T..... 7:00PM-10:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 4
- Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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