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History of Indian Sculpture (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
VAS 231
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

 

  1. Study timeline to understand the historical development of Indian Sculptures.
  2. Develop understanding of chances in art due to socio political changes across different eras. 
  3. Analyze each sculpture on the basis of their medium tools techniques and styles in which it is rendered. 
6.00
Unit I: 

Indus Valley Civilization Sculptures -Limestone Priest, Torso, Bronze sculptures, Seals, Terracotta sculptures, Pottery, Jewellery

6.00
Unit II: 

Mauryan Sculptures, Pillar Inscriptions, Sarnath Capital, Yaksa and Yakshi Figures, Animal Sculptures 

6.00
Unit III: 

Sunga & Satvahan Sculptures

6.00
Unit IV: 

Kushana & Gandhara Sculptures 

6.00
Unit V: 

Sanchi, Bharhut, Amravati, Ellora & Elephanta sculptures

References: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

  • History of Indian & Indonesian by Coomaraswamy
  • Survey of Indian Sculpture by S. K. Sarswati
Academic Year: 
2021-2022 [2]

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