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Art of South Asia to 1500
ARHA285 SP

Crosslistings: EAST285

This course presents an introductory survey of India's art traditions from the Indus Valley civilization to the coming of Islam. The primary emphasis is on architecture and sculpture, although mural painting and minor art forms such as coins and terracottas are also covered. An attempt is made to place the art in its cultural context through consideration of the traditional conception of art, the artist and his social milieu and the relationship between art and religion.

MAJOR READINGS

Roy Craven, INDIAN ART: A CONCISE HISTORY Heinrich Zimmer, MYTHS AND SYMBOLS IN INDIAN ART AND CIVILIZATION Pramod Chandra, THE SCULPTURE OF INDIA: 3000 BC-1300 AD Pupul Jayakar, THE EARTH/MOTHER: LEGENDS, RITUAL ARTS, AND GODDESSES OF INDIA Romila Thapar, HISTORY OF INDIA, I

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Quizzes, midterm and final, three papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Additional Requirements and/or Comments not known

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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